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