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