Take It or Leave It

Overview

Take It or Leave It is an autobiographical account of the cult '80s British pop group Madness, with members of the group playing themselves, charting their rise from humble beginnings as pub band The Invaders to chart success and their first overseas tour. The film follows the ups and downs of individual members of the group, and features all of their early hits including The Prince, One Step Beyond, Baggy Trousers, and Night Boat to Cairo.

Directed by Dave Robinson

Top cast

Suggs

Suggs

M

Mark Bedford

Bedders

L

Lee Thompson

Lee Thompson

C

Chas Smash

Carl

Dan Woodgate

Woody

C

Chris Foreman

Chris

M

Mike Barson

Barso

J

John Hasler

Hasler

S

Simon Birdsall

Simon

A

Andrew Chalk

Chalky

I

Ian Tokins

Toks

Gerard Kelly

Dick the Ted

Alfie Curtis

Vicar

Ted Burnett

Vicar

Arthur Whybrow

Foreman #1

K

Keith Bell

Foreman #2

Barry Linehan

Dublin Castle Manager

Doreen Keogh

Manager's Wife

Charles Cork

Policeman

P

Polly Perkins

Mark's Mum

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