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