Absolute Beginners

1986Directed by Julien Temple

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Released: April 4, 1986
Runtime: 1h 48m

About Absolute Beginners

Drama
Music
Romance

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...

Director: Julien Temple
Writers: Christopher Wicking
Richard Burridge
Don MacPherson
Colin MacInnes

Principal cast

In billing order

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

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