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