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