The Contract (1978)
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.
Director: Michael Hui Koon-Man
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Michael Hui Koon-Man as Sit Chi Man |
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Sam Hui as Chu Sai Kit |
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Ricky Hui Koon-Ying as Sit Chi Ying |
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Tiffany Bao Chui-Ling as Ms. Wang |
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Ellen Lau Guen-Guen as Chu Ling Ling |
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Yeung Wai as Ms. Wang's Eye-patch Assistant |
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Cheng Fu-Hung as King Kong |
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Russell Cawthorne as Guru |
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Chan Ging-Cheung as MTV Chairman |
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Cheng Siu-Ping as Mrs Li |
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Gwong Gwan-Lang as Mr. Kuang |
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Lee Pang-Fei as Cat TV manager |
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Chin Chun as MTV board of director |
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Wong Bat-Ging as Mr. Li |
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Man Sau as Man's Mother |
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Pan Yung-Sheng as Audience for Alien Show |
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Kwan Yan as Audience at Magic Show |
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Cheung Sek-Aau as Audience at Magic Show |
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Johnny Koo Kwok-Wah as Bank Robber |
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Gam Tin-Chue as MTV Board Member |
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Si Lau-Wa as Studio Dancer |
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Wong Shun-Chang as |
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Lau Chun as |
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Hoh Wan as |
| Directing | Michael Hui Koon-Man | Director |
| Writing | Michael Hui Koon-Man | Writer |
| Production | Raymond Chow | Producer |
| Camera | Tom Lau Moon-Tong | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Sam Hui | Original Music Composer |