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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.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Michael Hui Koon-ManMichael Hui Koon-ManSit Chi Man
  • Photo of Sam HuiSam HuiChu Sai Kit
  • Photo of Ricky Hui Koon-YingRicky Hui Koon-YingSit Chi Ying
  • Photo of Tiffany Bao Chui-LingTiffany Bao Chui-LingMs. Wang
  • Photo of Ellen Lau Guen-GuenEllen Lau Guen-GuenChu Ling Ling
  • Photo of Yeung WaiYeung WaiMs. Wang's Eye-patch Assistant
  • Photo of Cheng Fu-HungCheng Fu-HungKing Kong
  • Photo of Russell CawthorneRussell CawthorneGuru
  • Photo of Chan Ging-CheungChan Ging-CheungMTV Chairman
  • Photo of Cheng Siu-PingCheng Siu-PingMrs Li

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