
Absolute Beginners
Absolute Beginners
Release: 1986-04-04·Runtime: 108m·★ 5.5
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
Mandy Rice-Daviesas Flora, Colin's Mum
Steven Berkoffas The Fanatic
Alan Freemanas Call-Me-Cobber
Slim Gaillardas Party Singer
Sylvia Symsas Cynthia Eve
Bruno Toniolias Maltese Lodger
Joseph McKennaas Fabulous Hoplite
Sadeas Athene Duncannon (as Sade Adu)
Paul Rhysas Dean Swift
Jess Conradas Cappuccino Man
Chua Kah Jooas Dancer
Eve Ferretas Big Jill
Bruce Payneas Flikker
Robbie Coltraneas Mario
Peter-Hugo Dalyas Vern (as Peter Hugo-Daly)
James Foxas Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen
Tony Hippolyteas Mr. Cool
Edward Tudor-Poleas Ed the Ted (as Tenpole Tudor)
Gary Beadleas Johnny Wonder
Johnny Shannonas Saltzman
Sandie Shawas Baby Boom's Mother
Anita Morrisas Dido Lament
Ray Daviesas Arthur, Colin's Dad
Julian Firthas The Misery Kid
Ronald Fraseras Amberley Drove
Irene Handlas Mrs Larkin
Carmen Ejogoas Carmen
Lionel Blairas Harry Charms
Zoot Moneyas Chez Nobody Barman (as G.B. (Zoot) Money)
Eddie O'Connellas Colin, Photographer / Narrator
Graham Fletcher-Cookas Wizard
Colin Jeavonsas Pamphleteer
Eric Sykesas Arcade Attendant (uncredited)
Patsy Kensitas Suzette
David Bowieas Vendice Partners
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