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The Contract

The Contract

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Status

Released

Release Date

Aug 2, 1978

Runtime

1h 36m

Genres

Comedy

User Score

72%

Original Title

賣身契

Production Companies

Orange Sky Golden Harvest

Director

Michael Hui

Description

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.