Absolute Beginners

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Certificate: 15
Running Time: 103 mins
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Release Date: 25/07/2016
Content Type: Movie

Synopsis:
Set against a backdrop of emerging teen culture and rising racial tension in late 50s London, Colin MacInnes’ 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.

Special Features:
First time release for a brand new 2k restoration of the film

ABSOLUTE AMBITION; A newly produced 53 minute documentary featuring interviews with Julien Temple, Stephen Woolley, Nik Powell, Oliver Stapleton, John Beard, Ted Tudor Pole and Eddie O’Connell

Video Tracks:
2.39:1 / 16:9 Colour

Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital Surround 5.1 / Stereo 2.0

Subtitle Tracks:
English HoH

Directed By:
Julien Temple

Written By:
Colin MacInnes ... (based on the novel by)

Michael Hamlyn ... (developed for the screen by)

Richard Burridge ... (screenplay) &
Christopher Wicking ... (screenplay) and
Don MacPherson ... (screenplay) (as Don Macpherson)

Terry Johnson ... (additional dialogue by)

Starring:
Patsy Kensit
David Bowie
Eddie O'Connor
James Fox
Mandy Rice Davies
Steven Berkoff
Sade
Alan Freeman
Lionel Blair
Robbie Coltrane
Jess Conrad
Smiley Culture
Ronald Fraser
Slim Gaillard
Irene Handl