The Contract
賣身契
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.
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[Trailer] 賣身契 (Contract, The) - HD VersionOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-27
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 1988
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Hui Koon-Man
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Hui Koon-Man
- Original Score
- Sam Hui
- Original Title
- 賣身契
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Hui Koon-Man
Michael Hui Koon-Man
Sam Hui
Tom Lau Moon-Tong
Raymond Chow
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Hui Koon-Man
Director
Michael Hui Koon-Man
Writer
Raymond Chow
Producer
Tom Lau Moon-Tong
Director of Photography
Sam Hui
Original Music Composer
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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. 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.
Who directed The Contract?
The Contract was directed by Michael Hui Koon-Man.
Who stars in The Contract?
The principal cast of The Contract includes Michael Hui Koon-Man, Sam Hui, Ricky Hui Koon-Ying, Tiffany Bao Chui-Ling, Ellen Lau Guen-Guen.
When was The Contract released and how long is it?
The Contract was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Contract?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Contract was composed by Sam Hui.