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