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The Contract

The Contract

1978 1h 36mComedy

Struggling actor Chih-Wen (Michael Hui) got a raw deal from his company, MTV Studios. He signed a binding 8-year contract with the studio and was only given one opportunity to perform live thus far. Soon, he received a better deal with a rival company, who promised a 5-year contract and better opportunities to perform and make money. Since he cannot start working for the new company because of his current 8-year contract with MTV, he and his scientist-aspiring brother (Ricky Hui), with the help of magician Shih-Chieh (Sam Hui), attempt to steal the contract from his ruthless manager.

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Struggling actor Chih-Wen (Michael Hui) got a raw deal from his company, MTV Studios. He signed a binding 8-year contract with the studio and was only given one opportunity to perform live thus far. Soon, he received a better deal with a rival company, who promised a 5-year contract and better opportunities to perform and make money. Since he cannot start working for the new company because of his current 8-year contract with MTV, he and his scientist-aspiring brother (Ricky Hui), with the help of magician Shih-Chieh (Sam Hui), attempt to steal the contract from his ruthless manager.

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inventorstruggling actortelevision / tv studiomagician

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Michael Hui Koon-ManMichael Hui Koon-ManDirectorSam HuiSam HuiComposerTom Lau Moon-TongCinematography

Cast

Michael Hui Koon-ManMichael Hui Koon-ManSit Chi Man
Sam HuiSam HuiChu Sai Kit
Ricky Hui Koon-YingRicky Hui Koon-YingSit Chi Ying
Tiffany Bao Chui-LingTiffany Bao Chui-LingMs. Wang
Ellen Lau Guen-GuenEllen Lau Guen-GuenChu Ling Ling
Yeung WaiYeung WaiMs. Wang's Eye-patch Assistant
Cheng Fu-HungCheng Fu-HungKing Kong
Russell CawthorneGuru
Chan Ging-CheungChan Ging-CheungMTV Chairman
Cheng Siu-PingCheng Siu-PingMrs Li
Gwong Gwan-LangMr. Kuang
Lee Pang-FeiLee Pang-FeiCat TV manager
Chin ChunChin ChunMTV board of director
Wong Bat-GingMr. Li
Man SauMan SauMan's Mother
Pan Yung-ShengPan Yung-ShengAudience for Alien Show
Kwan YanKwan YanAudience at Magic Show
Cheung Sek-AauCheung Sek-AauAudience at Magic Show

Director

Michael Hui Koon-Man

Writer

Michael Hui Koon-Man

Release date

2 Aug 1978

Runtime

1h 36m

Studio

Orange Sky Golden Harvest

Language

Cantonese

Country

Hong Kong

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