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The Contract
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
96 min
Release Date
1978-08-02
Status
Released
Original Language
Chinese
Vote Count
16
Vote Average
7
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Michael Hui Koon-Man
Sit Chi Man
Sam Hui
Chu Sai Kit
Ricky Hui Koon-Ying
Sit Chi Ying
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
Russell Cawthorne
Guru
Chan Ging-Cheung
MTV Chairman
Cheng Siu-Ping
Mrs Li
Gwong Gwan-Lang
Mr. Kuang
Lee Pang-Fei
Cat TV manager
Chin Chun
MTV board of director
Wong Bat-Ging
Mr. Li
Man Sau
Man's Mother
Pan Yung-Sheng
Audience for Alien Show
Kwan Yan
Audience at Magic Show
Cheung Sek-Aau
Audience at Magic Show
Johnny Koo Kwok-Wah
Bank Robber
Gam Tin-Chue
MTV Board Member
Si Lau-Wa
Studio Dancer
Wong Shun-Chang
Lau Chun
Hoh Wan
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