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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.
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Suggs, Mark Bedford, Lee Thompson, Chas Smash, Dan Woodgate, Chris Foreman, Mike Barson, John Hasler, Simon Birdsall, Andrew Chalk, Ian Tokins, Gerard Kelly
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