1986 · 1h 48m · Drama, Music, Romance
Absolute Beginners
Directed byJulien Temple
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5.5
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70%
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Released Apr 3, 1986 by Goldcrest Films and Virgin Films
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Cast
- 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
- Eve FerretBig Jill
- Tony HippolyteMr. Cool
- Graham Fletcher-CookWizard
- Joseph McKennaFabulous Hoplite
- Steven BerkoffThe Fanatic
- SadeAthene Duncannon (as Sade Adu)
Full cast (49)
- Edward Tudor-PoleEd the Ted (as Tenpole Tudor)
- Bruce PayneFlikker
- Alan FreemanCall-Me-Cobber
- Anita MorrisDido Lament
- Paul RhysDean Swift
- Julian FirthThe Misery Kid
- Chris PittBaby Boom
- Lionel BlairHarry Charms
- Gary BeadleJohnny Wonder
- Robbie ColtraneMario
- Jess ConradCappuccino Man
- Smiley CultureD.J. Entertainer
- Ronald FraserAmberley Drove
- Slim GaillardParty Singer
- Irene HandlMrs Larkin
- Peter-Hugo DalyVern (as Peter Hugo-Daly)
- Amanda Jane PowellDorita
- Johnny ShannonSaltzman
- Sylvia SymsCynthia Eve
- Ekow AbbanSanta Lucia Club Owner
- Robert AustinSlim Brother
- Gerry AlexanderTon-Up Vicar
- Jim DunkSlim Brother
- Johnny EdgeTrader Horn
- Carmen EjogoCarmen
- Paul FairminerEddie Sex
- Hugo FirstMaltese Lodger
- Pat HartleyMs Cool Snr
- Astley HarveyMr Cool Snr
- Colin JeavonsPamphleteer
- Alfred MaronBert the Tailor
- Zoot MoneyChez Nobody Barman (as G.B. (Zoot) Money)
- Sandie ShawBaby Boom's Mother
- Bruno TonioliMaltese Lodger
- Chua Kah JooDancer
- Eric SykesArcade Attendant (uncredited)
- Tony KempDancer
Crew
- Director
- Julien Temple
- Cinematography
- Oliver Stapleton
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