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Take It or Leave It (1981)

PG-13 · 1981-10-08 · 1h 23m · EN
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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"

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Dave RobinsonDirector, WriterPhilip McDonaldWriter

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SuggsSuggsSuggsMark BedfordMark BedfordBeddersLee ThompsonLee ThompsonLee ThompsonCarl SmythCarl SmythCarlDan WoodgateDan WoodgateWoodyChris ForemanChris ForemanChrisMike BarsonMike BarsonBarsoJohn HaslerJohn HaslerHaslerSimon BirdsallSimon BirdsallSimonAndrew ChalkAndrew ChalkChalkyIan TokinsIan TokinsToksTed BurnettTed BurnettVicar

Keywords

MadnessPop groupSkaTwo-toneCamden town

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Genre affinityMusic · DocumentaryTheme affinityMadness · Pop Group · SkaPacingShortDirector preference261494Actor preference259075 · 1517002 · 1517003Country preferenceGb

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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"

How long is Take It or Leave It?

Take It or Leave It has a runtime of 83 minutes.

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