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Absolute Beginners

Absolute Beginners

Welcome to the world of your dreams!

1986 1h 48mDramaMusicRomance

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...

2.7/5

TMDB score· 70 votes

Synopsis

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...

The vibe

london, englandphotographermusicalmodeling1950steenager

Behind it

Julien TempleJulien TempleDirectorChristopher WickingScreenplayRichard BurridgeScreenplayDon MacPhersonScreenplayOliver StapletonOliver StapletonCinematography

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

Director

Julien Temple

Writers

Christopher Wicking, Richard Burridge, Don MacPherson

Release date

4 Apr 1986

Runtime

1h 48m

Studio

Goldcrest, Palace Pictures, Virgin Vision

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

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