Absolute Beginners (1986)
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 / 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
