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