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