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