Take It or Leave It(1981)
Madness, Madness, they call it Madness.
Take It or Leave It 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.
Take It or Leave It (1981) is a documentary and music film directed by Dave Robinson, released on October 8, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Suggs, Mark Bedford, Lee Thompson and Chas Smash. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Dave Robinson
- Writers:
- Philip McDonald, Dave Robinson
- Production:
- Nutty Stiff Productions
- Status:
- Released
Take It or Leave It (1981) Trailer
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Take It or Leave It Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Take It or Leave It.
4K restoration | Official UK Trailer
Trailer
Madness they call it Madness
Trailer
Take It or Leave It Cast & Crew
Main cast
Suggs
as Suggs
- Mark Bedford
Mark Bedford
as Bedders
- Lee Thompson
Lee Thompson
as Lee Thompson
- Chas Smash
Chas Smash
as Carl
Dan Woodgate
as Woody
- Chris Foreman
Chris Foreman
as Chris
- Mike Barson
Mike Barson
as Barso
- John Hasler
John Hasler
as Hasler
- Simon Birdsall
Simon Birdsall
as Simon
- Andrew Chalk
Andrew Chalk
as Chalky
- Ian Tokins
Ian Tokins
as Toks
Gerard Kelly
as Dick the Ted
Key crew
Directed by Dave Robinson, written by Philip McDonald and Dave Robinson.
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Take It or Leave It Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 8 ratings.
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Take It or Leave It – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Take It or Leave It online?
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Take It or Leave It (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Take It or Leave It?
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The main cast of Take It or Leave It (1981) includes Suggs, Mark Bedford, Lee Thompson, Chas Smash and Dan Woodgate. The film was directed by Dave Robinson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Take It or Leave It released?
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Take It or Leave It was released on October 8, 1981 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Take It or Leave It worth watching?
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Take It or Leave It (1981) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Take It or Leave It?
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