Movie Description
Take It or Leave It
(1981)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Dave Robinson
- Writer : Dave Robinson,Philip McDonald
- Cast : Suggs,Mark Bedford,Lee Thompson,Chas Smash,Dan Woodgate,Chris Foreman,Mike Barson,John Hasler,Simon Birdsall,Andrew Chalk,Ian Tokins,Gerard Kelly,Alfie Curtis,Ted Burnett,Arthur Whybrow,Keith Bell,Barry Linehan,Doreen Keogh,Charles Cork,Polly Perkins,Sandra Barson,Sue Foreman,Clive Langer,Carl Howard-Walsh,Wilfred Grove,Oswald Lindsay,Paul Stacey,Jeremy Stacey,Zoot Money,Bob Curtiss,Sean Curry,Charles Cook,Mike Smart,John Simpkin,Steve O'Brien,Simon Bates,Steve Holloway,Harry Fielder,Dave Cooper,Ian Stuart,Russell Brook
Cast
Suggs
Bedders
Lee Thompson
Carl
Woody
Chris
Barso
Hasler
Simon
Chalky
Toks
Dick the Ted
Vicar
Vicar
Foreman #1
Foreman #2
Dublin Castle Manager
Manager's Wife
Policeman
Mark's Mum
Mike's Girlfriend
Chris's Wife
Clive Langer
Dole Clerk
Post Office Supervisor
Rasta Guy
Twin
Twin
Publishing Executive
Saxophone Teacher
Policeman
Policeman
Skinhead
Pathway Engineer
Steve
Radio 1 DJ (voice)
Record Shop Manager
Barman (uncredited)
Doorman (uncredited)
Skinhead (uncredited)
Man at Gig (uncredited)
Posters
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Facts
Original TitleTake It or Leave It
Status Released
Release Information
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1981-10-08
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 23m
Production CompaniesNutty Stiff Productions
Genres
- Documentary
- Music
