Take It or Leave It (1981)
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.
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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Arthur Whybrow as Foreman #1 |
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Keith Bell as Foreman #2 |
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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 |
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Polly Perkins as Mark's Mum |
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Sandra Barson as Mike's Girlfriend |
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Sue Foreman as Chris's Wife |
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Clive Langer as Clive Langer |
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Carl Howard-Walsh as Dole Clerk |
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Wilfred Grove as Post Office Supervisor |
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Oswald Lindsay as Rasta Guy |
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Paul Stacey as Twin |
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Jeremy Stacey as Twin |
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Zoot Money as Publishing Executive |
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Bob Curtiss as Saxophone Teacher |
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Sean Curry as Policeman |
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Charles Cook as Policeman |
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Mike Smart as Skinhead |
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John Simpkin as Pathway Engineer |
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Steve O'Brien as Steve |
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Simon Bates as Radio 1 DJ (voice) |
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Steve Holloway as Record Shop Manager |
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Harry Fielder as Barman (uncredited) |
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Dave Cooper as Doorman (uncredited) |
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Ian Stuart as Skinhead (uncredited) |
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Russell Brook as Man at Gig (uncredited) |
| Crew | Greg Powell | Stunt Coordinator |
| Writing | Dave Robinson | Writer |
| Directing | Dave Robinson | Director |
| Writing | Philip McDonald | Writer |
