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