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