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