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