Mao’s Last Dancer
Before you can fly, you have to be free.
At the age of 11, Li was plucked from a poor Chinese village by Madame Mao's cultural delegates and taken to Beijing to study ballet. In 1979, during a cultural exchange to Texas, he falls in love with an American woman. Two years later, he managed to defect and went on to perform as a principal dancer for the Houston Ballet and as a principal artist with the Australian Ballet.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Mao’s Last Dancer
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Release Date: 2009-10-01
- Runtime: 117 minutes
- Rating: 6.6/10 (117 votes)
- Budget: $25,000,000
- Revenue: $23,914,731
- Production Companies: Great Scott Productions Pty. Ltd.
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.1805
- Languages: Mandarin, English
Cast & Crew
Amanda Schull
as Elizabeth Mackey
Chi Cao
as Li Cunxin - adult
Chengwu Guo
as Li Cunxin - teenage
Wen Bin Huang
as Li Cunxin - boy
Joan Chen
as Niang
Bruce Greenwood
as Ben Stevenson
Kyle MacLachlan
as Charles Foster
Jack Thompson
as US Federal Judge
Camilla Vergotis
as Mary McKendry
Madeleine Eastoe
as Lori
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Trailers & Clips
Mao's Last Dancer - Official HD Trailer by Bruce Beresford
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mao’s Last Dancer?▼
Mao’s Last Dancer is a Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 2009-10-01.
Who are the main actors in Mao’s Last Dancer?▼
The main cast includes Amanda Schull, Chi Cao, Chengwu Guo, Wen Bin Huang, Joan Chen, .
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Is Mao’s Last Dancer based on a true story?▼
Before you can fly, you have to be free.
What is the IMDb rating of Mao’s Last Dancer?▼
Mao’s Last Dancer has an IMDb rating of 6.6/10 based on 117 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Mao’s Last Dancer?▼
The movie had a production budget of $25,000,000 and earned $23,914,731 at the box office.
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The soundtrack was composed by Great Scott Productions Pty. Ltd.. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Mao’s Last Dancer filmed?▼
Mao’s Last Dancer was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Mao’s Last Dancer?▼
The total runtime of Mao’s Last Dancer is 117 minutes.
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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
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There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Mao’s Last Dancer.
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