The Contract (1978 film)


The Contract is a 1978 Hong Kong comedy film written, directed by and starring Michael Hui. The film also co-stars Hui's brothers, Samuel Hui and Ricky Hui.

Cast

The Contract was a commercial success, earning HK$7,150,729 at the box office.
In The Hong Kong Filmography, 1977-1997, John Charles described The Contract as "totally disarming and one of The Hui's Brothers most consistently amusing efforts" while Stephen Teo in his book Hong Kong Cinema: the Extra Dimensions wrote "Michael Hui ended the decade with arguably his best film".
The film was nominated for three Golden Horse Awards in 1978, and was Michael Hui's first and last nomination for a Golden Horse Award, until his nomination for Best Actor for his work in the 2016 film Godspeed at the 53rd Golden Horse Awards.

Accolades

Album

The Contract is Sam Hui's fifth Cantopop album with the title track being the film's theme song.

Track listing

  1. "賣身契"
  2. "舞伴"
  3. "男兒漢"
  4. "世事如棋"
  5. "應該要自愛"
  6. "人生的道路"
  7. "學生哥"
  8. "杯酒當歌"
  9. "拜拜"
  10. "相思萬千重"
  11. "飲勝"
  12. "父母恩"
  13. "太空舞"（音樂）