
The Turning Point
The Turning Point
Release: 1977-11-14·Runtime: 119m·★ 6.6
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
Mikhail Baryshnikovas Yuri
Donald Petrieas Barney Joe
Leslie Browneas Emilia
Bob Harksas Waiter (uncredited)
Anne Bancroftas Emma
Anthony Zerbeas Rosie
Shirley MacLaineas Deedee
Tom Skerrittas Wayne
Martha Scottas Adelaide
Marshall Thompsonas Carter
James Mitchellas Michael
Lucette Aldousas Artist of American Ballet Theatre
Marcia Haydéeas Artist of American Ballet Theatre
Lisa Lucasas Janina
James Crittendenas Billy
Peter Martinsas Artist of American Ballet TheatreCrew
" />Charles H. SchramMakeup Artist
" />Frédéric ChopinMusic
" />Albert WolskyCostume Design
" />Peter BurrellSecond Assistant Director
" />Frederick AshtonChoreographer
" />Alvin AileyChoreographer
" />Adolphe AdamMusic
" />Kenneth MacMillanChoreographer
" />Marius PetipaChoreographer
" />Pyotr Ilyich TchaikovskyMusic
" />Herbert RossDirector, Producer
" />Sergei ProkofievMusic
" />Robert SurteesDirector of Photography
" />Henryk WieniawskiMusic
" />Arthur LaurentsWriter, Producer
" />Duke EllingtonMusic
" />Juliet TaylorCasting
" />Ludwig MinkusMusic
" />Lev IvanovChoreographer