£400,000 was the budget for the film, financed by the members of Madness and Stiff Records, reflecting their commitment to telling their story.
“Madness, Madness, they call it Madness.”
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£400,000 was the budget for the film, financed by the members of Madness and Stiff Records, reflecting their commitment to telling their story.
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Synopsis
Three friends from Camden Town, London, begin playing music together in January 1976. Lee Thompson, Chris Foreman, and Mike Barson form the band that will become Madness. The film takes audiences through their struggles and lineup changes before achieving success. Directed by Dave Robinson, the movie features the band members as themselves, mixing documentary and comedy with performances of songs like "One Step Beyond" and "Baggy Trousers.
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Why Watch
- See Madness perform in their early days.
- Meet the original band members like Suggs and Lee Thompson.
- Find out how the band financed their own film.
Did You Know
- Madness was formed in 1976 and renamed in 1979.
- The film had a budget of £400,000, funded by the band and Stiff Records.
- The film lost considerable amounts of money for Madness and Stiff Records.
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What year was the film Take It or Leave It released?
Take It or Leave It was released in 1981.
Who directed the film Take It or Leave It?
The film was directed by Dave Robinson.
What was the budget for the film Take It or Leave It?
The budget for the film was £400,000, financed by the members of Madness and Stiff Records.
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