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