FEATURE FILM

The Contract

7.2/10
TMDB19 votes
Original: 96 min

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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About The Contract

The Contract (1978) is a film in the comedy genres. Directed by . The cast includes Michael Hui Koon-man, Sam Hui, Ricky Hui Koon-Ying, Tiffany Bao Chui-Ling.

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Runtime
96 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
Hong Kong
Production companies
Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Writers
Michael Hui Koon-man

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What is The Contract about?

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.

Who stars in The Contract?

Michael Hui Koon-man, Sam Hui, Ricky Hui Koon-Ying, Tiffany Bao Chui-Ling, Ellen Lau Guen-Guen, Yeung Wai. See the cast cards above for character names.

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