Absolute Beginners(1986)
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Absolute Beginners Synopsis
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...
Absolute Beginners (1986) is a drama, music and romance film directed by Julien Temple, released on April 4, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Eddie O'Connell, Patsy Kensit, James Fox and David Bowie. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 70 ratings.
- Director:
- Julien Temple
- Writers:
- Richard Burridge, Christopher Wicking, Colin MacInnes
- Producers:
- Stephen Woolley, Chris Brown
- Cinematographer:
- Oliver Stapleton
- Production:
- Goldcrest Films International, Palace Pictures, Virgin Vision
- Status:
- Released
Absolute Beginners Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eddie O'Connell
as Colin, Photographer / Narrator
Patsy Kensit
as Suzette
James Fox
as Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen
David Bowie
as Vendice Partners
Ray Davies
as Arthur, Colin's Dad
Mandy Rice-Davies
as Flora, Colin's Mum
Eve Ferret
as Big Jill
Tony Hippolyte
as Mr. Cool
Graham Fletcher-Cook
as Wizard
Joseph McKenna
as Fabulous Hoplite
Steven Berkoff
as The Fanatic
Sade
as Athene Duncannon (as Sade Adu)
Key crew
Directed by Julien Temple, written by Richard Burridge, Christopher Wicking and Colin MacInnes, produced by Stephen Woolley and Chris Brown.
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Absolute Beginners Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 70 ratings.
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Absolute Beginners – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Absolute Beginners online?
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Absolute Beginners (1986) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Absolute Beginners?
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The main cast of Absolute Beginners (1986) includes Eddie O'Connell, Patsy Kensit, James Fox, David Bowie and Ray Davies. The film was directed by Julien Temple. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Absolute Beginners released?
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Absolute Beginners was released on April 4, 1986 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Absolute Beginners worth watching?
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Absolute Beginners (1986) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 70 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.