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David Bowie, Patsy Kensit, Eddie O'Connell, and Sade in Absolute Beginners (1986)

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Absolute Beginners

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Continuity

During the riot scenes, in one shot a double decker bus is on fire. In the next shot, it isn't burning. In the next shot, it is. (During the T.V. announcers speak to the viewing public about the 'race riots').

Factual errors

In the opening sequence, as Vendice walks through the streets, Cool is playing a trumpet with a jazzy, muted sound. However there's no mute in his trumpet.

Revealing mistakes

Stock sound effect of glass breaking is heard every time a window is broken and thunder stock sound effect is heard each time lightning strikes.

Boom mic visible

When Harry Charms is auditioning young singers with Colin, there is a boom mic visible when Harry and Colin first enter the studio.

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David Bowie, Patsy Kensit, Eddie O'Connell, and Sade in Absolute Beginners (1986)
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