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