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