Absolute Beginners (1986) — Perfery

(1986)Directed by Julien Temple108 min · PG-13Drama, Music, Romance

“Welcome to the world of your dreams!”

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...

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

Graham Fletcher-Cookas Wizard

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

CP Chris Pittas Baby Boom

Lionel Blairas Harry Charms

Gary Beadleas Johnny Wonder

Robbie Coltraneas Mario

Jess Conradas Cappuccino Man

Smiley Cultureas D.J. Entertainer