Quick facts
- Released
- April 4, 1986
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Rating
- PG-13
- IMDb
- tt0090585
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Studio
- Goldcrest, Palace Pictures, Virgin Vision
Cast
Eddie O'Connell
Colin, Photographer / Narrator
Patsy Kensit
Suzette
James Fox
Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen
David Bowie
Vendice Partners
Ray Davies
Arthur, Colin's Dad
Mandy Rice-Davies
Flora, Colin's Mum
Eve Ferret
Big Jill
Tony Hippolyte
Mr. Cool
Graham Fletcher-Cook
Wizard
Joseph McKenna
Fabulous Hoplite
Steven Berkoff
The Fanatic
Sade
Athene Duncannon (as Sade Adu)
Edward Tudor-Pole
Ed the Ted (as Tenpole Tudor)
Bruce Payne
Flikker
Alan Freeman
Call-Me-Cobber
Anita Morris
Dido Lament
Paul Rhys
Dean Swift
Julian Firth
The Misery Kid
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Absolute Beginners about?
- 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...
- Who directed Absolute Beginners?
- Absolute Beginners was directed by Julien Temple.
- Who stars in Absolute Beginners?
- Absolute Beginners stars Eddie O'Connell, Patsy Kensit, James Fox, David Bowie.
- When was Absolute Beginners released?
- Absolute Beginners is a 1986 drama, music, romance film.
- Where can I watch Absolute Beginners?
- You can watch Absolute Beginners with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.