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