
The Turning Point
The Turning Point
Release: 1977-11-14·Runtime: 119m·★ 6.5
DramaRomance
As young dancers, they were best friends and fierce rivals. Deedee left the stage for marriage and motherhood, while Emma would become an international ballet icon. But when Deedee's teenage daughter is invited to join Emma's dance company and begins an affair with a young Russian star, the two women are forced to confront the choices they've made, the resentments they've hidden and the emotional truths they must face at the turning point.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Hera Productions
Cast
Tom Skerrittas Wayne
James Crittendenas Billy
Peter Martinsas Artist of American Ballet Theatre
Aleksandra Danilovaas Madame Dahkarova
Marshall Thompsonas Carter
Marcia Haydéeas Artist of American Ballet Theatre
Bob Harksas Waiter (uncredited)
Anne Bancroftas Emma
Martha Scottas Adelaide
Lisa Lucasas Janina
Donald Petrieas Barney Joe
Lucette Aldousas Artist of American Ballet Theatre
Leslie Browneas Emilia
James Mitchellas Michael
Anthony Zerbeas Rosie
Mikhail Baryshnikovas Yuri
Shirley MacLaineas DeedeeCrew
" />Frederick AshtonChoreographer
" />Ludwig MinkusMusic
" />Henryk WieniawskiMusic
" />Charles H. SchramMakeup Artist
" />Frédéric ChopinMusic
" />Sergei ProkofievMusic
" />Herbert RossDirector, Producer
" />Arthur LaurentsWriter, Producer
" />Adolphe AdamMusic
" />Robert SurteesDirector of Photography
" />Albert WolskyCostume Design
" />Kenneth MacMillanChoreographer
" />Marius PetipaChoreographer
" />Alvin AileyChoreographer
" />Juliet TaylorCasting
" />Peter BurrellSecond Assistant Director
" />Duke EllingtonMusic
" />Pyotr Ilyich TchaikovskyMusic