Take It or Leave It

Take It or Leave It (1981)

A
09/10/1981 (GB)
Documentary, Music
1h 23m

Madness, Madness, they call it Madness.

Overview

Autobiographical account of the cult 80's British pop group 'Madness (II)' , 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"

  • Dave RobinsonDirector, Writer
  • Philip McDonaldWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • ska
  • madness
  • two-tone
  • camden town
  • pop group

Top Billed Cast

Suggs

Suggs

Suggs

Mark Bedford

Mark Bedford

Bedders

Lee Thompson

Lee Thompson

Carl Smyth

Carl Smyth

Carl

Dan Woodgate

Dan Woodgate

Woody

Chris Foreman

Chris Foreman

Chris

Mike Barson

Barso

John Hasler

Hasler

Simon Birdsall

Simon

Andrew Chalk

Chalky

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