The Contract_
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.
Starring
Michael Hui Koon-Man, Sam Hui, Ricky Hui Koon-Ying
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Contract was released 48 years ago in 1978.
Overview
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 ...
The Contract is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 36m.
CAST (20)
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
RC
Russell Cawthorne
Guru
Chan Ging-Cheung
MTV Chairman
Cheng Siu-Ping
Mrs Li
GG
Gwong Gwan-Lang
Mr. Kuang
Lee Pang-Fei
Cat TV manager
Chin Chun
MTV board of director
WB
Wong Bat-Ging
Mr. Li
Man Sau
Man's Mother
PY
Pan Yung-Sheng
Audience for Alien Show
Kwan Yan
Audience at Magic Show
Cheung Sek-Aau
Audience at Magic Show
JK
Johnny Koo Kwok-Wah
Bank Robber
Gam Tin-Chue
MTV Board Member
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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.
How long is The Contract?
The Contract has a runtime of 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Who stars in The Contract?
The cast of The Contract includes Michael Hui Koon-Man, Sam Hui, Ricky Hui Koon-Ying, Tiffany Bao Chui-Ling, Ellen Lau Guen-Guen.
What is the rating of The Contract?
The Contract has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 17 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy