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