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