The Contract
1978 · 96 MIN · IMDB 6.5 · 363 VOTES · DIR. Michael Hui
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 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.
Dialogue Timeline — 882 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:33 You better start taping now.
00:03:42 Have a cigarette.
00:10:18 - What's your name, sir? - Kwang.
00:12:31 Mail her the money today.
00:15:04 What are they doing?
00:19:28 "Before you are born you first see God."
00:23:17 Let's go.
00:25:37 Have you done it before?
00:29:04 Me?
00:31:15 If you want to go for it
00:33:33 Do you want to stay poor all your life?
00:37:17 What do you want?
00:39:32 With your skill and combination known.
00:41:25 How can you get away with it?
00:48:25 Should I use my toes?
00:51:20 - Go on! - Twenty-four.
00:56:36 That gentleman? Welcome...
01:03:08 What are you up to?
01:05:04 So you won't be dancing by yourself in your dreams.
01:14:24 My watch isn't accurate, what time do you have?
01:22:31 2.3 seconds.
01:24:59 I want you to meet the board of directors.
01:27:59 This machine is super-sensitive.
01:30:30 "With a contract in hand he say:"
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed882
Dialogue density9.2 lines / min
First line00:00:33
Final line01:30:30
Production Record
DirectorMichael Hui
LanguageChinese
IMDb votes363