The Contract

In The Contract, we meet Chih-Wen, a struggling actor portrayed by Michael Hui. He finds himself trapped in an 8-year contract with MTV Studios, having only received one chance to perform live. His fortunes change when he learns of a rival company offering him a more favorable 5-year deal, but he cannot accept it due to his existing obligations.

With the help of his brother, an aspiring scientist, and magician Shih-Chieh, played by Sam Hui, Chih-Wen hatches a plan to steal his contract from his ruthless manager. This film blends comedy with themes of ambition and the challenges of show business, making it a notable entry in the genre of comedy from the late 1970s.