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