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