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