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