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