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