Absolute Beginners
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Absolute Beginners

(1986)Directed by Julien Temple108 min · PG-13Drama, Music, Romance
“Welcome to the world of your dreams!”

Colin (Eddie O'Connell) is a nineteen-year-old photographer in late 1950s London who wants Suzette (Patsy Kensit), a model whose affections follow her climb in the fashion world. To keep up with her, he gets mixed in with Vendice Partners (David Bowie), a pop promoter. Julien Temple sets it to music while racial tension builds in Colin's Notting Hill estate. A young man's ambition and his neighbourhood's trouble are pulling him in opposite directions.

Eddie O'Connellas Colin, Photographer / Narrator
Patsy Kensitas Suzette
James Foxas Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen
David Bowieas Vendice Partners
Ray Daviesas Arthur, Colin's Dad
Mandy Rice-Daviesas Flora, Colin's Mum
Eve Ferretas Big Jill
Tony Hippolyteas Mr. Cool
Joseph McKennaas Fabulous Hoplite
Steven Berkoffas The Fanatic
Sadeas Athene Duncannon (as Sade Adu)
Edward Tudor-Poleas Ed the Ted (as Tenpole Tudor)
Bruce Payneas Flikker
Alan Freemanas Call-Me-Cobber
Anita Morrisas Dido Lament
Paul Rhysas Dean Swift
Julian Firthas The Misery Kid
CPChris Pittas Baby Boom
Lionel Blairas Harry Charms
Gary Beadleas Johnny Wonder
Jess Conradas Cappuccino Man
Smiley Cultureas D.J. Entertainer