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