Three brothers, one binding contract, and the most chaotic heist in Hong Kong cinema history.
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.
Acting
The Hui brothers' unmatched comedic chemistry and timing.
Writing
Michael Hui's razor-sharp satire of entertainment industry exploitation.
Direction
Tightly constructed set pieces that build to glorious chaos.
Director
Michael Hui Koon-Man
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
Chan Ging-Cheung
MTV Chairman
Cheng Siu-Ping
Mrs Li
Lee Pang-Fei
Cat TV manager
Chin Chun
MTV board of director
Man Sau
Man's Mother
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Hui brothers dominated 1970s-80s Hong Kong comedy; this film cemented their status as the territory's answer to the Marx Brothers, with Michael writing, directing, and starring.
The ruthless MTV Studios parodies Shaw Brothers' infamous ironclad contracts that trapped actors for years—Michael Hui himself fled Shaw's grip before making this scathing indictment.
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