Production Credits Absolute Beginners
Absolute Beginners
Full Cast & Crew
An in-depth look at the talented ensemble and technical visionaries who brought Absolute Beginners to life.
The Cast
49 Members
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
Anita MorrisDido Lament
Paul RhysDean Swift
Julian FirthThe Misery Kid
Chris PittBaby Boom
Lionel BlairHarry Charms
Gary BeadleJohnny Wonder
Robbie ColtraneMario
Jess ConradCappuccino Man
Smiley CultureD.J. Entertainer
Ronald FraserAmberley Drove
Slim GaillardParty Singer
Irene HandlMrs Larkin
Peter-Hugo DalyVern (as Peter Hugo-Daly)
Amanda Jane PowellDorita
Johnny ShannonSaltzman
Sylvia SymsCynthia Eve
Ekow AbbanSanta Lucia Club Owner
Robert AustinSlim Brother
Gerry AlexanderTon-Up Vicar
Jim DunkSlim Brother
Johnny EdgeTrader Horn
Carmen EjogoCarmen
Paul FairminerEddie Sex
Hugo FirstMaltese Lodger
Pat HartleyMs Cool Snr
Astley HarveyMr Cool Snr
Colin JeavonsPamphleteer
Alfred MaronBert the Tailor
Zoot MoneyChez Nobody Barman (as G.B. (Zoot) Money)
Sandie ShawBaby Boom's Mother
Bruno TonioliMaltese Lodger
Chua Kah JooDancer
Eric SykesArcade Attendant (uncredited)
Tony KempDancer
Technical Crew
Top Credits
Richard BurridgeScreenplay
Don MacPhersonScreenplay
Christopher WickingScreenplay
Julien TempleDirector
Robert DevereuxExecutive Producer
Michael BradsellEditor
Gerry HamblingEditor
Nik PowellExecutive Producer
Richard BedfordEditor
Russell LloydEditor
Al ClarkExecutive Producer
Oliver StapletonDirector of Photography
Stephen WoolleyProducer
Chris BrownProducer