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