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