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Absolute Beginners
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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...
Where to watch
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Cast
Eddie O'ConnellColin, Photographer / Narrator
Patsy KensitSuzette
James FoxHenley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen
David BowieVendice Partners
Ray DaviesArthur, Colin's Dad
Mandy Rice-DaviesFlora, Colin's Mum
Eve FerretBig Jill
Tony HippolyteMr. Cool
Graham Fletcher-CookWizard
Joseph McKennaFabulous Hoplite
Steven BerkoffThe Fanatic
SadeAthene Duncannon
Edward Tudor-PoleEd the Ted
Bruce PayneFlikker
Details
- Director
- Julien Temple
- Writers
- Richard Burridge, Don MacPherson, Christopher Wicking
- Release date
- April 4, 1986
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Original language
- English
- Studios
- Goldcrest Films International, Palace Pictures, Virgin Vision
