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