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