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Absolute Beginners

5.519861h 48mPG-13

DramaMusicRomance

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...

Directed by Julien Temple

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CAST

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Eddie O'Connell

Eddie O'ConnellColin, Photographer / Narrator

Patsy Kensit

Patsy KensitSuzette

James Fox

James FoxHenley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen

David Bowie

David BowieVendice Partners

Ray Davies

Ray DaviesArthur, Colin's Dad

Mandy Rice-Davies

Mandy Rice-DaviesFlora, Colin's Mum

Eve Ferret

Eve FerretBig Jill

Tony Hippolyte

Tony HippolyteMr. Cool