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