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