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