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