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