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