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