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