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