Take It or Leave It (1981)
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"
Director: Dave Robinson
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Suggs as Suggs |
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Mark Bedford as Bedders |
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Lee Thompson as Lee Thompson |
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Chas Smash as Carl |
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Dan Woodgate as Woody |
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Chris Foreman as Chris |
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Mike Barson as Barso |
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John Hasler as Hasler |
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Simon Birdsall as Simon |
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Andrew Chalk as Chalky |
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Ian Tokins as Toks |
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Gerard Kelly as Dick the Ted |
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Alfie Curtis as Vicar |
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Ted Burnett as Vicar |
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Keith Bell as Foreman |
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Barry Linehan as Dublin Castle Manager |
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Doreen Keogh as Manager's Wife |
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Charles Cork as Policeman |
| Crew | Greg Powell | Stunt Coordinator |
| Writing | Dave Robinson | Writer |
| Directing | Dave Robinson | Director |
| Writing | Philip McDonald | Writer |