Take It or Leave It

Oct 8, 1981

1h 23m

★ 6.5

Madness, Madness, they call it Madness.

Overview

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"

Genres

Documentary

Music

Production Companies

Nutty Stiff Productions

Take It or Leave It Trailers

Cast

Suggs

Bedders

Mark Bedford

Lee Thompson

Carl

Carl Smyth

Woody

Dan Woodgate

Chris

Chris Foreman

Barso

Mike Barson

Hasler

John Hasler

Simon

Simon Birdsall

Chalky

Andrew Chalk

Toks

Ian Tokins

Dick the Ted

Gerard Kelly

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