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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Mao’s Last Dancer: frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Mao’s Last Dancer?
Mao’s Last Dancer is streaming in the US on Amazon Prime Video, Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and YouTube Free. To rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
When was Mao’s Last Dancer released?
Mao’s Last Dancer was released on October 1, 2009.
Who is in the cast of Mao’s Last Dancer?
The main cast includes Bruce Greenwood (Ben Stevenson), Kyle MacLachlan (Charles Foster), Joan Chen (Niang), and Chi Cao (Li Cunxin - adult).
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 runs 117 minutes (1 h 57 min).
How is Mao’s Last Dancer rated?
Mao’s Last Dancer has a rating of 6.6/10 on TMDB from 125 votes.