Absolute Beginners (1986)
Welcome to the world of your dreams!
1986 · PG-13 · 1h 48m · Drama, Music, Romance
Genres: Drama, Music, Romance
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.
Director: Julien Temple
Writers: Richard Burridge, Christopher Wicking, Colin MacInnes
Cinematography: Oliver Stapleton
Editor: Michael Bradsell, Gerry Hambling
Rated 5.5/10 by 70 viewers
Cast
Eddie O'Connell as Colin, Photographer / NarratorPatsy Kensit as SuzetteJames Fox as Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the QueenDavid Bowie as Vendice PartnersRay Davies as Arthur, Colin's DadMandy Rice-Davies as Flora, Colin's MumEve Ferret as Big JillTony Hippolyte as Mr. CoolGraham Fletcher-Cook as WizardJoseph McKenna as Fabulous HopliteSteven Berkoff as The FanaticSade as Athene Duncannon (as Sade Adu)More like this
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