
The Turning Point
The Turning Point
Release: 1977-11-14·Runtime: 119m·★ 6.6
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
Tom Skerrittas Wayne
Mikhail Baryshnikovas Yuri
Leslie Browneas Emilia
James Mitchellas Michael
James Crittendenas Billy
Lisa Lucasas Janina
Anthony Zerbeas Rosie
Lucette Aldousas Artist of American Ballet Theatre
Bob Harksas Waiter (uncredited)
Martha Scottas Adelaide
Marcia Haydéeas Artist of American Ballet Theatre
Marshall Thompsonas Carter
Donald Petrieas Barney Joe
Shirley MacLaineas Deedee
Peter Martinsas Artist of American Ballet Theatre
Anne Bancroftas EmmaCrew
" />Lev IvanovChoreographer
" />Henryk WieniawskiMusic
" />Alvin AileyChoreographer
" />Juliet TaylorCasting
" />Frédéric ChopinMusic
" />Frederick AshtonChoreographer
" />Pyotr Ilyich TchaikovskyMusic
" />Albert WolskyCostume Design
" />Sergei ProkofievMusic
" />Kenneth MacMillanChoreographer
" />Robert SurteesDirector of Photography
" />Duke EllingtonMusic
" />Charles H. SchramMakeup Artist
" />Ludwig MinkusMusic
" />Herbert RossDirector, Producer
" />Arthur LaurentsWriter, Producer
" />Marius PetipaChoreographer
" />Peter BurrellSecond Assistant Director
" />Adolphe AdamMusic