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