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Absolute Beginners

Directed by Julien Temple
PG-13
1986    1h 48mMusical, Drama,
5.673%38%5.4
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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 / Songs
  • Ray DaviesArthur, Colin's Dad / Songs
  • 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

Absolute Beginners Ratings & Reviews

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

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Absolute Beginners Trivia

Absolute Beginners was released on April 4, 1986.

Absolute Beginners was directed by Julien Temple.

Absolute Beginners has a runtime of 1 hr 48 min.

Absolute Beginners was produced by Stephen Woolley, Hugh Christopher Brown.

The key characters in Absolute Beginners are Colin, Photographer / Narrator (Eddie O'Connell), Suzette (Patsy Kensit), Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen (James Fox).

Absolute Beginners is rated PG-13.

Absolute Beginners is a Musical, Drama, Romance film.

Absolute Beginners has an audience rating of 3.8 out of 10.

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