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