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2026 · Documentary
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Film / 1981
Take It or Leave It
Directed by
Dave Robinson
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 …
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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
SuggsSuggs
Mark BedfordBedders
Lee ThompsonLee Thompson
Chas SmashCarl
Dan WoodgateWoody
Chris ForemanChris
Mike BarsonBarso
John HaslerHasler
Simon BirdsallSimon
Andrew ChalkChalky
Ian TokinsToks
Gerard KellyDick the Ted
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Alfie CurtisVicar
Ted BurnettVicar
Arthur WhybrowForeman #1
Keith BellForeman #2
Barry LinehanDublin Castle Manager
Doreen KeoghManager's Wife
Charles CorkPoliceman
Polly PerkinsMark's Mum
Sandra BarsonMike's Girlfriend
Sue ForemanChris's Wife
Clive LangerClive Langer
Carl Howard-WalshDole Clerk
Wilfred GrovePost Office Supervisor
Oswald LindsayRasta Guy
Paul StaceyTwin
Jeremy StaceyTwin
Zoot MoneyPublishing Executive
Bob CurtissSaxophone Teacher
Sean CurryPoliceman
Charles CookPoliceman
Mike SmartSkinhead
John SimpkinPathway Engineer
Steve O'BrienSteve
Simon BatesRadio 1 DJ (voice)
Steve HollowayRecord Shop Manager
Harry FielderBarman (uncredited)
Dave CooperDoorman (uncredited)
Ian StuartSkinhead (uncredited)
Russell BrookMan at Gig (uncredited)
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