Rent Absolute Beginners (1986)

Synopsis:

Set against a backdrop of emerging teen culture and rising racial tension in late 50s London, Colin Maclnnes' cult novel is brought to the screen in Julien Temple's lavish musical adaptation. Struggling young photographer Colin sees his ambitious, fame-seeking girlfriend Crepe Suzette slipping away as she ruthlessly pursues a career in fashion. To win her back he'll need to compromise his idealism and do whatever it takes to make the big time himself.

Actors:

Patsy Kensit, Eddie O'Connell, David Bowie, James Fox, Ray Davies, Mandy Rice-Davies, Eve Ferret, Tony Hippolyte, Graham Fletcher-Cook, Joseph McKenna, Steven Berkoff, Sade, Edward Tudor-Pole, Bruce Payne, Alan Freeman, Anita Morris, Paul Rhys, Julian Firth, Chris Pitt, Lionel Blair

Directors:

Julien Temple

Producers:

Chris Brown, Stephen Woolley

Writers:

Colin MacInnes, Michael Hamlyn, Richard Burridge, Christopher Wicking, Don MacPherson, Terry Johnson

Year:

1986

Studio:

Second Sight

Genres:

Classics General, Period Dramas, Romantic Dramas, Musicals, Rock & Pop, Fantasy, Romance

DVD details

BBFC:

Suitable only for persons of 12 years and over

Release Date:

25/07/2016

Run Time:

103 minutes

Aspect Ratio:

Widescreen 2.39:1

Format:

Pal

Colour:

Colour

Languages:

English

Subtitles:

English Hard of Hearing

Special features:

• "Absolute Ambition" - A newly produced 53 minute documentary featuring interviews with Julien Temple, Stephen Woolley, Nik Powell, Oliver Stapleton, John Beard, Eddie O'Connell and Edward Tudor-Pole

Blu-ray details

BBFC:

Suitable only for persons of 12 years and over

Release Date:

25/07/2016

Run Time:

107 minutes

Aspect Ratio:

Widescreen 2.39:1

Format:

Pal

Colour:

Colour

Languages:

English

Subtitles:

English Hard of Hearing

Special features:

• "Absolute Ambition" - A newly produced 53 minute documentary featuring interviews with Julien Temple, Stephen Woolley, Nik Powell, Oliver Stapleton, John Beard, Eddie O'Connell and Edward Tudor-Pole