Absolute Beginners

Directed by Julien Temple
PG-13
1986    1h 48mMusical, Drama,
5.670%38%
In London in 1958, a young photographer seeks media stardom to keep the love of a beautiful, aspiring fashion designer.

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Cast of Absolute Beginners

  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Julien TempleDirector
  • Richard BurridgeWriter
  • Don MacPhersonWriter
  • Christopher WickingWriter
  • Colin MacInnesWriter
  • Stephen WoolleyProducer
  • Hugh Christopher BrownProducer

Absolute Beginners Ratings & Reviews

  • hairydemonMarch 8, 2025
    maybe the worst musical of all time

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