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