The Contract
1978 · 96 min · ★ 7.2 · Comedy
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.
Directed by Michael Hui Koon-Man · Written by Michael Hui Koon-Man
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Tiffany Bao Chui-Ling Ms. Wang -
Ellen Lau Guen-Guen Chu Ling Ling -
Yeung Wai Ms. Wang's Eye-patch Assistant -
Cheng Fu-Hung King Kong - R Russell Cawthorne Guru
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Chan Ging-Cheung MTV Chairman -
Cheng Siu-Ping Mrs Li - G Gwong Gwan-Lang Mr. Kuang
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Lee Pang-Fei Cat TV manager
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