About
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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Oct 8, 1981
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Cast
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Suggs
Suggs
M
Mark Bedford
Bedders
L
Lee Thompson
Lee Thompson
C
Chas Smash
Carl
D
Dan Woodgate
Woody
C
Chris Foreman
Chris
M
Mike Barson
Barso
G
Gerard Kelly
Dick the Ted
A
Alfie Curtis
Vicar
T
Ted Burnett
Vicar
A
Arthur Whybrow
Foreman #1
K
Keith Bell
Foreman #2
B
Barry Linehan
Dublin Castle Manager
D
Doreen Keogh
Manager's Wife
C
Charles Cork
Policeman
C
Clive Langer
Clive Langer
W
Wilfred Grove
Post Office Supervisor
P
Paul Stacey
Twin
Z
Zoot Money
Publishing Executive
M
Mike Smart
Skinhead
