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