
Absolute Beginners
Absolute Beginners
Release: 1986-04-04·Runtime: 108m·★ 5.5
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
Bruno Toniolias Maltese Lodger
Eric Sykesas Arcade Attendant (uncredited)
Tony Hippolyteas Mr. Cool
Steven Berkoffas The Fanatic
Eddie O'Connellas Colin, Photographer / Narrator
Sylvia Symsas Cynthia Eve
Colin Jeavonsas Pamphleteer
Graham Fletcher-Cookas Wizard
Bruce Payneas Flikker
Alan Freemanas Call-Me-Cobber
Carmen Ejogoas Carmen
Ray Daviesas Arthur, Colin's Dad
Julian Firthas The Misery Kid
Robbie Coltraneas Mario
Joseph McKennaas Fabulous Hoplite
Paul Rhysas Dean Swift
Lionel Blairas Harry Charms
Jess Conradas Cappuccino Man
Zoot Moneyas Chez Nobody Barman (as G.B. (Zoot) Money)
Sandie Shawas Baby Boom's Mother
Chua Kah Jooas Dancer
James Foxas Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen
Edward Tudor-Poleas Ed the Ted (as Tenpole Tudor)
Gary Beadleas Johnny Wonder
Peter-Hugo Dalyas Vern (as Peter Hugo-Daly)
Johnny Shannonas Saltzman
David Bowieas Vendice Partners
Mandy Rice-Daviesas Flora, Colin's Mum
Anita Morrisas Dido Lament
Ronald Fraseras Amberley Drove
Slim Gaillardas Party Singer
Irene Handlas Mrs Larkin
Patsy Kensitas Suzette
Eve Ferretas Big Jill
Sadeas Athene Duncannon (as Sade Adu)
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