Take It or Leave It 42 years old

Madness, Madness, they call it Madness.

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"

Credits

Take It or Leave It Cast

Name Character
Mike Barson He was 23, now 66 years old as Barso
Mark Bedford He was 20, now 62 years old as Bedders
Suggs He was 20, now 63 years old as Suggs
Dan Woodgate as Woody
Andrew Chalk as Chalky
Carl Smyth as Carl
Chris Foreman He was 25, now 67 years old as Chris
Simon Birdsall as Simon
Lee Thompson as Lee Thompson
Ian Tokins as Toks
John Hasler He was 7, now 50 years old as Hasler

Take It or Leave It Crew

Name Department
Dave Robinson as Director. He was 40 (now 82) years old Directing
Dave Robinson as Writer. He was 40 (now 82) years old Writing
Philip McDonald as Writer. Writing
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Take It or Leave It (42 years)

Madness, Madness, they call it Madness.

  • Release day: Thursday, October 08, 1981
  • Runtime: 83 minutes