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