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