Mao’s Last Dancer
"Before you can fly, you have to be free."
Originally released in 2009. Mao’s Last Dancer is a drama/romance film. directed by Bruce Beresford.
Starring Amanda Schull, Chi Cao, and Chengwu Guo
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (118 votes)
Budget
$25M
Production budget
Box Office
$23.9M
1.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Revenue
- $23,914,731
Production Companies
- Great Scott Productions Pty. Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mao’s Last Dancer about?
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 ...
Who directed Mao’s Last Dancer?
Mao’s Last Dancer was directed by Bruce Beresford.
How long is Mao’s Last Dancer?
Mao’s Last Dancer has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Mao’s Last Dancer released?
Mao’s Last Dancer was released on October 1, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mao’s Last Dancer?
The main cast of Mao’s Last Dancer includes Amanda Schull, Chi Cao, Chengwu Guo, Wen Bin Huang, Joan Chen.
Is Mao’s Last Dancer worth watching?
Mao’s Last Dancer has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 118 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.