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