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