
Absolute Beginners
Absolute Beginners
Release: 1986-04-04·Runtime: 108m·★ 5.4
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
Carmen Ejogoas Carmen
Chua Kah Jooas Dancer
Eric Sykesas Arcade Attendant (uncredited)
Sadeas Athene Duncannon (as Sade Adu)
Eddie O'Connellas Colin, Photographer / Narrator
Patsy Kensitas Suzette
David Bowieas Vendice Partners
Paul Rhysas Dean Swift
Robbie Coltraneas Mario
Johnny Shannonas Saltzman
Graham Fletcher-Cookas Wizard
Sylvia Symsas Cynthia Eve
James Foxas Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen
Joseph McKennaas Fabulous Hoplite
Lionel Blairas Harry Charms
Zoot Moneyas Chez Nobody Barman (as G.B. (Zoot) Money)
Edward Tudor-Poleas Ed the Ted (as Tenpole Tudor)
Alan Freemanas Call-Me-Cobber
Anita Morrisas Dido Lament
Bruce Payneas Flikker
Ray Daviesas Arthur, Colin's Dad
Eve Ferretas Big Jill
Julian Firthas The Misery Kid
Ronald Fraseras Amberley Drove
Slim Gaillardas Party Singer
Sandie Shawas Baby Boom's Mother
Jess Conradas Cappuccino Man
Irene Handlas Mrs Larkin
Bruno Toniolias Maltese Lodger
Tony Hippolyteas Mr. Cool
Peter-Hugo Dalyas Vern (as Peter Hugo-Daly)
Colin Jeavonsas Pamphleteer
Mandy Rice-Daviesas Flora, Colin's Mum
Steven Berkoffas The Fanatic
Gary Beadleas Johnny Wonder
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