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