
Absolute Beginners
Absolute Beginners
Release: 1986-04-04·Runtime: 108m·★ 5.5
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
Mandy Rice-Daviesas Flora, Colin's Mum
Joseph McKennaas Fabulous Hoplite
Anita Morrisas Dido Lament
Sandie Shawas Baby Boom's Mother
Ray Daviesas Arthur, Colin's Dad
Sadeas Athene Duncannon (as Sade Adu)
Paul Rhysas Dean Swift
Robbie Coltraneas Mario
Bruno Toniolias Maltese Lodger
Tony Hippolyteas Mr. Cool
Lionel Blairas Harry Charms
Johnny Shannonas Saltzman
Sylvia Symsas Cynthia Eve
Chua Kah Jooas Dancer
Eve Ferretas Big Jill
Graham Fletcher-Cookas Wizard
Alan Freemanas Call-Me-Cobber
Julian Firthas The Misery Kid
Bruce Payneas Flikker
Irene Handlas Mrs Larkin
Peter-Hugo Dalyas Vern (as Peter Hugo-Daly)
Eric Sykesas Arcade Attendant (uncredited)
Slim Gaillardas Party Singer
Eddie O'Connellas Colin, Photographer / Narrator
Steven Berkoffas The Fanatic
Edward Tudor-Poleas Ed the Ted (as Tenpole Tudor)
Gary Beadleas Johnny Wonder
Jess Conradas Cappuccino Man
James Foxas Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen
Ronald Fraseras Amberley Drove
Carmen Ejogoas Carmen
Colin Jeavonsas Pamphleteer
Zoot Moneyas Chez Nobody Barman (as G.B. (Zoot) Money)
Patsy Kensitas Suzette
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