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