The Year of the Yao(2004)
The Year of the Yao Synopsis
The Year of the Yao is a documentary film telling the first year of basketball player Yao Ming in the United States.
The Year of the Yao (2004) is a documentary film directed by Adam Del Deo, released on September 16, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Charles Barkley, Frank Deford, Steve Francis and Michael Irvin. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Adam Del Deo
- Producers:
- Adam Del Deo, James D. Stern
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Winik
- Production:
- NBA Entertainment
- Revenue:
- $38,585
- Status:
- Released
The Year of the Yao Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Barkley
as Self
Frank Deford
as Self
Steve Francis
as Self
Michael Irvin
as Self
Ernie Johnson
as Self
Yao Ming
as Self
- Cuttino Mobley
Cuttino Mobley
as Self
Shaquille O'Neal
as Self
- Colin Pine
Colin Pine
as Self
Glen Rice
as Self
Kenny Smith
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Adam Del Deo, produced by Adam Del Deo and James D. Stern.
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The Year of the Yao Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Year of the Yao – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Year of the Yao online?
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The Year of the Yao (2004) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Year of the Yao?
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The main cast of The Year of the Yao (2004) includes Charles Barkley, Frank Deford, Steve Francis, Michael Irvin and Ernie Johnson. The film was directed by Adam Del Deo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Year of the Yao released?
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The Year of the Yao was released on September 16, 2004 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Year of the Yao worth watching?
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The Year of the Yao (2004) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.