Take It or Leave It (1981)
Dave Robinson · 83 min
Take It or Leave It screens once in London: BFI Southbank, Wednesday 30 September at 18:20.
Where to watch it
BFI Southbank
Belvedere Rd, Waterloo, London SE1 8XT
Restoration World Premiere: Take It Or Leave It + Q&A with members of Madness (tbc)
What it is
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.