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