Film·1986·PG-13·1h 48m

Absolute Beginners

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...

Directed by Julien Temple

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Cast

12 credited

Eddie O'Connell
Eddie O'ConnellColin, Photographer / Narrator
Patsy Kensit
Patsy KensitSuzette
James Fox
James FoxHenley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen
David Bowie
David BowieVendice Partners
Ray Davies
Ray DaviesArthur, Colin's Dad
Mandy Rice-Davies
Mandy Rice-DaviesFlora, Colin's Mum
Eve Ferret
Eve FerretBig Jill
Tony Hippolyte
Tony HippolyteMr. Cool
Graham Fletcher-Cook
Graham Fletcher-CookWizard
Joseph McKenna
Joseph McKennaFabulous Hoplite
Steven Berkoff
Steven BerkoffThe Fanatic
Sade
SadeAthene Duncannon (as Sade Adu)

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