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