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Absolute Beginners
Absolute Beginners
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Absolute Beginners

1986
Directed byJulien Temple
1h 48m

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...

CAST
Eddie O'ConnellColin, Photographer / NarratorPatsy KensitSuzette
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James Fox
Henley 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
DETAILS
GENRES
DramaMusicRomance
STATUSReleased
RATING
5.4

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