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