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