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Absolute Beginners
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ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS

"Welcome to the world of your dreams!"

19861h 48m5.5 TMDb

Directed by Julien Temple

Spoiler-Free

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.

Cast

Eddie O'Connell

Eddie O'Connell

Colin, Photographer / Narrator

Patsy Kensit

Patsy Kensit

Suzette

James Fox

James Fox

Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen

David Bowie

David Bowie

Vendice Partners

Ray Davies

Ray Davies

Arthur, Colin's Dad

Mandy Rice-Davies

Mandy Rice-Davies

Flora, Colin's Mum

Eve Ferret

Eve Ferret

Big Jill

Tony Hippolyte

Tony Hippolyte

Mr. Cool

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion7.8
Complexity6.5
Humor5
Realism6.6
Action5.4
Darkness4.5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • fans of emotional, heartfelt storytelling

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • fans of purely lighthearted entertainment

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