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Absolute Beginners

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5.5/10(60 ratings)

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...

04-04-1986
1h 48m
Absolute Beginners
Backdrop for Absolute Beginners

Main Cast

Colin, Photographer

Patsy Kensit

Patsy Kensit

Suzette

James Fox

James Fox

Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen

David Bowie

David Bowie

Vendice Partners

Arthur, Colin's Dad

Flora, Colin's Mum

Big Jill

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Julien Temple
Production:
Goldcrest, Palace Pictures, Virgin Vision

Key Crew

Screenplay:
Don MacPherson
Screenplay:
Christopher Wicking
Director:
Julien Temple
Executive Producer:
Robert Devereux
Additional Dialogue:
Terry Johnson

Locations and Languages

Country:
US; GB
Filming:
GB
Languages:
en