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