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Absolute Beginners (1986)

5.4 | Apr 04, 1986 (GB) | Drama, Music, Romance | 01:48

Welcome to the world of your dreams!

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...

Featured Crew

Director, Songs
Assistant Editor
Producer
Music Arranger, Conductor
Sound Mixer
Assistant Editor
Associate Producer
Art Direction
Songs
Art Direction

Cast

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Eddie O'Connell
Colin, Photographer / Narrator
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Patsy Kensit
Suzette
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James Fox
Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen
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David Bowie
Vendice Partners
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Ray Davies
Arthur, Colin's Dad
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Mandy Rice-Davies
Flora, Colin's Mum
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Eve Ferret
Big Jill
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Tony Hippolyte
Mr. Cool
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Joseph McKenna
Fabulous Hoplite