The read
It runs a compact 1h 23m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
8 audience votes
Key crew
- Dave RobinsonWriter
- Dave RobinsonDirector
- Philip McDonaldWriter
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
Stills
Themes
skamadnesstwo-tonecamden townpop group