The Contract
Originally released in 1978. The Contract is a comedy film. directed by Michael Hui Koon-Man.
Starring Michael Hui Koon-Man, Sam Hui, and Ricky Hui Koon-Ying
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 2, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (17 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Hui Koon-Man
as Sit Chi Man
Sam Hui
as Chu Sai Kit
Ricky Hui Koon-Ying
as Sit Chi Ying
Tiffany Bao Chui-Ling
as Ms. Wang
Ellen Lau Guen-Guen
as Chu Ling Ling
Yeung Wai
as Ms. Wang's Eye-patch Assistant
Cheng Fu-Hung
as King Kong
Russell Cawthorne
as Guru
Chan Ging-Cheung
as MTV Chairman
Cheng Siu-Ping
as Mrs Li
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed The Contract?
The Contract was directed by Michael Hui Koon-Man.
How long is The Contract?
The Contract has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Contract released?
The Contract was released on August 2, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Contract?
The main cast of The Contract includes Michael Hui Koon-Man, Sam Hui, Ricky Hui Koon-Ying, Tiffany Bao Chui-Ling, Ellen Lau Guen-Guen.