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From the Academy Award nominated director Bruce Beresford (DRIVING MISS DAISY, TENDER MERCIES), comes the inspirational true story of Li Cunxin and his extraordinary journey from poverty to international stardom. Based on the best selling autobiography, MAO'S LAST DANCER is a moving story about the quest for freedom and the courage it takes to live your life. The film beautifully captures the struggles and triumphs, as well as the intoxicating effects of first love and celebrity amid the pain of exile.
Original Release
10/01/2009
US Release
08/20/2010
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Chi Cao | Li - as an adult / Li Cunxin - adult |
| Bruce Greenwood | Ben Stevenson |
| Penne Hackforth-Jones | Cynthia Dodds |
| Christopher Kirby | Mason |
| Suzie Steen | Betty Lou |
| Madeleine Eastoe | Lori |
| Aden Young | Dilworth |
| Wen Bin Huang | Li - as a child / Li Cunxin - boy |
| Shu Guang Liang | Jing Tring - 8 yrs |
| Ye Wang | Cunfar - 14 yrs |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Chi Cao | Li - as an adult / Li Cunxin - adult |
| Bruce Greenwood | Ben Stevenson |
| Penne Hackforth-Jones | Cynthia Dodds |
| Christopher Kirby | Mason |
| Suzie Steen | Betty Lou |
| Madeleine Eastoe | Lori |
| Aden Young | Dilworth |
| Wen Bin Huang | Li - as a child / Li Cunxin - boy |
| Shu Guang Liang | Jing Tring - 8 yrs |
| Ye Wang | Cunfar - 14 yrs |
| Neng Neng Zhang | Gong Mei |
| Wan Shi Xu | Shen Yu |
| Shao Wei Yi | Yang Ping |
| Hui Cong Zhan | Teacher Song |
| Ji Feng Sun | Headmaster |
| Zhi Xue Chai | Official Guan |
| Chang Suo Zhang | Official Chan Feng |
| Jie Cheng | Official Yu |
| Joan Chen | Niang |
| Shuangbao Wang | Dia |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Troy Lum | Executive Producer |
| Ling Geng | Producer |
| Jane Scott | Producer |
Editors
Clips
Mao's Last Dancer: Disco
Mao's Last Dancer: Muffin
Mao's Last Dancer: Ben And Li
Mao's Last Dancer: Don Quixote
Mao's Last Dancer: Don't Let The Turkeys
Mao's Last Dancer: Li Is Chosen
Mao's Last Dancer: Liz And Li
Mao's Last Dancer: Charles Foster
Mao's Last Dancer: Li's Mother
Behind the Scenes
Mao's Last Dancer: Making Of Featurette
