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