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Absolute Beginners

1986-04-04 · 108 min · ★ 5.5

Drama · Music · Romance

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...

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Directors
Julien Temple
Production companies
Goldcrest Films International, Palace Pictures, Virgin Vision
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Eddie O'ConnellEddie O'ConnellColin, Photographer / Narrator
Patsy KensitPatsy KensitSuzette
James FoxJames FoxHenley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen
David BowieDavid BowieVendice Partners
Ray DaviesRay DaviesArthur, Colin's Dad
Mandy Rice-DaviesMandy Rice-DaviesFlora, Colin's Mum
Eve FerretEve FerretBig Jill
Tony HippolyteTony HippolyteMr. Cool
Graham Fletcher-CookGraham Fletcher-CookWizard
Joseph McKennaJoseph McKennaFabulous Hoplite
Steven BerkoffSteven BerkoffThe Fanatic
SadeSadeAthene Duncannon (as Sade Adu)
Edward Tudor-PoleEdward Tudor-PoleEd the Ted (as Tenpole Tudor)
Bruce PayneBruce PayneFlikker
Alan FreemanAlan FreemanCall-Me-Cobber
Anita MorrisAnita MorrisDido Lament
Paul RhysPaul RhysDean Swift
Julian FirthJulian FirthThe Misery Kid
Chris PittBaby Boom
Lionel BlairLionel BlairHarry Charms

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