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