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Cast & Crew

Julien Temple
Director
David Bowie
As Vendice Partners
Irene Handl
As Mrs Larkin
Steven Berkoff
As The Fanatic
Robbie Coltrane
As Mario
James Fox
As Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen
Bruce Payne
As Flikker
Barrie Holland
As Fashion Editor (uncredited)

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"Set in vibrant 1958 London, a young photographer navigates love, artistic integrity, and racial tensions in a rapidly changing city. With a diverse cast of characters, this musical drama follows the journey of self-discovery and the power of youth culture. Featuring iconic songs and a unique blend of drama, romance, and music, this film is a timeless celebration of the human spirit." I hope this description captures the essence of the movie without giving away any spoilers! Let me know if you need any further assistance.

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You can stream Absolute Beginners on: Amazon Store

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Absolute Beginners include Dirty Dancing, Crossroads, Pennies from Heaven, Yentl, The Fabulous Baker Boys, Purple Rain.

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Absolute Beginners was released in theaters on April 18, 1986.