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