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