
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
Mandy Rice-Daviesas Flora, Colin's Mum
Joseph McKennaas Fabulous Hoplite
Julian Firthas The Misery Kid
Lionel Blairas Harry Charms
Colin Jeavonsas Pamphleteer
Eddie O'Connellas Colin, Photographer / Narrator
James Foxas Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen
Ray Daviesas Arthur, Colin's Dad
Tony Hippolyteas Mr. Cool
Graham Fletcher-Cookas Wizard
Bruce Payneas Flikker
Alan Freemanas Call-Me-Cobber
Irene Handlas Mrs Larkin
Peter-Hugo Dalyas Vern (as Peter Hugo-Daly)
Patsy Kensitas Suzette
Jess Conradas Cappuccino Man
Zoot Moneyas Chez Nobody Barman (as G.B. (Zoot) Money)
Bruno Toniolias Maltese Lodger
David Bowieas Vendice Partners
Steven Berkoffas The Fanatic
Paul Rhysas Dean Swift
Johnny Shannonas Saltzman
Eve Ferretas Big Jill
Sadeas Athene Duncannon (as Sade Adu)
Anita Morrisas Dido Lament
Gary Beadleas Johnny Wonder
Slim Gaillardas Party Singer
Sylvia Symsas Cynthia Eve
Ronald Fraseras Amberley Drove
Carmen Ejogoas Carmen
Sandie Shawas Baby Boom's Mother
Chua Kah Jooas Dancer
Eric Sykesas Arcade Attendant (uncredited)
Edward Tudor-Poleas Ed the Ted (as Tenpole Tudor)
Robbie Coltraneas Mario
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