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