Absolute Beginners

Absolute Beginners

Welcome to the world of your dreams!

5.4 /10 67 votes
April 4, 1986 1h 48m Released

Storyline

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...

Key Information

Director Julien Temple
Writers Richard Burridge, Don MacPherson
Studio Goldcrest
Rating 5.4/10
Language EN

Photos

Cast & Crew

Eddie O'Connell

Eddie O'Connell

Colin, Photographer / Narrator

Patsy Kensit

Patsy Kensit

Suzette

James Fox

James Fox

Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen

David Bowie

David Bowie

Vendice Partners

Ray Davies

Ray Davies

Arthur, Colin's Dad

Mandy Rice-Davies

Mandy Rice-Davies

Flora, Colin's Mum

Eve Ferret

Eve Ferret

Big Jill

Tony Hippolyte

Tony Hippolyte

Mr. Cool

Graham Fletcher-Cook

Graham Fletcher-Cook

Wizard

Joseph McKenna

Joseph McKenna

Fabulous Hoplite

Steven Berkoff

Steven Berkoff

The Fanatic

Sade

Sade

Athene Duncannon (as Sade Adu)

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolute Beginners was released on April 4, 1986.

The runtime of Absolute Beginners is 1h 48m.

Absolute Beginners is a Drama, Music, Romance movie.

Absolute Beginners has a rating of 5.4 out of 10 on TMDB.

Absolute Beginners is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Absolute Beginners was directed by Julien Temple.

The main cast of Absolute Beginners includes Eddie O'Connell, Patsy Kensit, James Fox.

Absolute Beginners is originally in English.