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