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