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