Mao’s Last Dancer

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.

Tagline

“Before you can fly, you have to be free.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Romance

Director

Bruce Beresford

Original Language

EN

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 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.

Who directed Mao’s Last Dancer?

Mao’s Last Dancer was directed by Bruce Beresford.

When was Mao’s Last Dancer released?

Mao’s Last Dancer was released on October 1, 2009.

How long is Mao’s Last Dancer?

Mao’s Last Dancer has a runtime of 1h 57m.

Where can I track Mao’s Last Dancer?

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