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