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