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