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