The Contract (1978)

08/02/1978 (HK) • 1h 36m

Comedy

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Sam Hui

Chu Sai Kit

Ellen Lau Guen-Guen

Chu Ling Ling

Yeung Wai

Ms. Wang's Eye-patch Assistant

Cheng Fu-Hung

King Kong

Chan Ging-Cheung

MTV Chairman


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Status

Released

Original Language

Cantonese

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

inventor

struggling actor

television / tv studio

magician

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