Take It or Leave It

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"

Cast

Suggs

as Suggs

Mark Bedford

as Bedders

Lee Thompson

as Lee Thompson

Chas Smash

as Carl

Dan Woodgate

as Woody

Chris Foreman

as Chris

Mike Barson

as Barso

John Hasler

as Hasler

Simon Birdsall

as Simon

Andrew Chalk

as Chalky

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