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Take It or Leave It

Madness, Madness, they call it Madness.
Oct 8, 1981 · 1h 23m
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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.

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CAST

Suggs
Suggs
Mark Bedford
Bedders
Lee Thompson
Lee Thompson
Chas Smash
Carl
Dan Woodgate
Woody
Chris Foreman
Chris
Mike Barson
Barso
John Hasler
Hasler
Directed by Dave Robinson

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Nutty Stiff Productions
Country
GB

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