Mao’s Last Dancer 2009
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- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 117 minutes
- Director
- Bruce Beresford
- Network
- Great Scott Productions Pty. Ltd.
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Mao’s Last Dancer?
Topic: Film "Mao's Last Dancer" (2009). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 117 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 1, 2009
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Australia, China
- Studios
- Great Scott Productions Pty. Ltd.
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Revenue
- $23,914,731
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10 from 125 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~117 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Great Scott Productions Pty. Ltd.
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Title: Mao's Last Dancer.
Year: 2009.
Genre: Drama and Romance.
Runtime: 1h 57m.
Rating: PG.
US Release Date: 08/20/2010.
Based on: Li Cunxin's 2003 autobiographical memoir of the same name.
Plot: At age 11, Li was taken from a poor Chinese village by Madame Mao's cultural delegates to study ballet in Beijing. In 1979, during a cultural exchange to Texas, he falls in love with an American woman. Two years later, he managed to defect. He went on to perform as a principal dancer for the Houston Ballet and as a principal artist with the Australian Ballet.
Cast/Portrayal: Li Cunxin is portrayed by Birmingham Royal Ballet Principal Dancer Chi Cao, Australian Ballet dancer Chengwu Guo, and Huang Wen Bin.
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“A gripping exploration of drama and romance that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Mao’s Last Dancer worth watching?
Mao’s Last Dancer holds a community rating of 6.6/10 based on 125 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Romance for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Mao’s Last Dancer and when was it released?
Mao’s Last Dancer is a feature film with a runtime of 117 minutes. It was released in 2009. Release status: Released.
Who directed Mao’s Last Dancer?
Mao’s Last Dancer was directed by Bruce Beresford.
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