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