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