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Absolute Beginners (1986)

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...

  • Drama
  • Music
  • Romance

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Eddie O'ConnellEddie O'ConnellColin, Photographer / Narrator
  • Photo of Patsy KensitPatsy KensitSuzette
  • Photo of James FoxJames FoxHenley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen
  • Photo of David BowieDavid BowieVendice Partners
  • Photo of Ray DaviesRay DaviesArthur, Colin's Dad
  • Photo of Mandy Rice-DaviesMandy Rice-DaviesFlora, Colin's Mum
  • Photo of Eve FerretEve FerretBig Jill
  • Photo of Tony HippolyteTony HippolyteMr. Cool
  • Photo of Graham Fletcher-CookGraham Fletcher-CookWizard
  • Photo of Joseph McKennaJoseph McKennaFabulous Hoplite

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