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