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