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Absolute Beginners (1986) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Absolute Beginners at a Glance
Absolute Beginners is a 1986 drama, music and romance film from director Julien Temple, with a cast led by Eddie O'Connell, Patsy Kensit and James Fox. It is 1 hour 48 minutes long and was released on April 4, 1986. Absolute Beginners is rated 5.5/10 by TMDB users across 72 votes and is rated PG-13 in the United States.

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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...
Where “Absolute Beginners” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog

Eddie O'Connell
Colin, Photographer / Narrator

Patsy Kensit
Suzette

James Fox
Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen

David Bowie
Vendice Partners

Ray Davies
Arthur, Colin's Dad

Mandy Rice-Davies
Flora, Colin's Mum

Eve Ferret
Big Jill

Tony Hippolyte
Mr. Cool

Graham Fletcher-Cook
Wizard

Joseph McKenna
Fabulous Hoplite

Steven Berkoff
The Fanatic

Sade
Athene Duncannon (as Sade Adu)
Frequently Asked Questions About Absolute Beginners
When was Absolute Beginners released?
Absolute Beginners was released on April 4, 1986.
What is the runtime of Absolute Beginners?
Absolute Beginners has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
Who stars in Absolute Beginners?
Absolute Beginners stars Eddie O'Connell as Colin, Photographer / Narrator, Patsy Kensit as Suzette, James Fox as Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen and David Bowie as Vendice Partners. The cast also includes Ray Davies, Mandy Rice-Davies, Eve Ferret and Tony Hippolyte.
Who directed Absolute Beginners?
Absolute Beginners was directed by Julien Temple. The screenplay is credited to Richard Burridge, Don MacPherson and Christopher Wicking.
What genre is Absolute Beginners?
Absolute Beginners is listed on TMDB as a mix of drama, music and romance.
What is Absolute Beginners rated?
Absolute Beginners is rated PG-13 in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 5.5/10 from 72 votes.
What movies are similar to Absolute Beginners?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Absolute Beginners include Quadrophenia (1979), Center Stage: Turn It Up (2008), A Star Is Born (1976), Battle of the Year (2013) and Young at Heart (1954).
Can I stream the full movie of Absolute Beginners on 123Movies?
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