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