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