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