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