
Absolute Beginners
Absolute Beginners
Release: 1986-04-04·Runtime: 108m·★ 5.5
DramaMusicRomance
A musical adaptation of Colin MacInnes' novel about life in late 1950s London. Nineteen-year-old photographer Colin is hopelessly in love with model Crepe Suzette, but her relationships are strictly connected with her progress in the fashion world. So Colin gets involved with a pop promoter and tries to crack the big time. Meanwhile, racial tension is brewing in Colin's Notting Hill housing estate...
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Goldcrest
Palace Pictures
Virgin Vision
Cast
Graham Fletcher-Cookas Wizard
Steven Berkoffas The Fanatic
Paul Rhysas Dean Swift
Lionel Blairas Harry Charms
Gary Beadleas Johnny Wonder
Peter-Hugo Dalyas Vern (as Peter Hugo-Daly)
Slim Gaillardas Party Singer
Edward Tudor-Poleas Ed the Ted (as Tenpole Tudor)
Colin Jeavonsas Pamphleteer
Sadeas Athene Duncannon (as Sade Adu)
Julian Firthas The Misery Kid
Jess Conradas Cappuccino Man
Zoot Moneyas Chez Nobody Barman (as G.B. (Zoot) Money)
Sandie Shawas Baby Boom's Mother
Ray Daviesas Arthur, Colin's Dad
Robbie Coltraneas Mario
Bruno Toniolias Maltese Lodger
David Bowieas Vendice Partners
Eve Ferretas Big Jill
Tony Hippolyteas Mr. Cool
Joseph McKennaas Fabulous Hoplite
Alan Freemanas Call-Me-Cobber
Anita Morrisas Dido Lament
Patsy Kensitas Suzette
Ronald Fraseras Amberley Drove
Chua Kah Jooas Dancer
James Foxas Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen
Johnny Shannonas Saltzman
Sylvia Symsas Cynthia Eve
Carmen Ejogoas Carmen
Eric Sykesas Arcade Attendant (uncredited)
Irene Handlas Mrs Larkin
Eddie O'Connellas Colin, Photographer / Narrator
Mandy Rice-Daviesas Flora, Colin's Mum
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