The Turning
Synopsis
Gillian Anderson in her first ever screen role. Anderson's psycho boyfriend, Cliff, returns to his home town seething with pent-up frustration and rage. Four years earlier his family was on the verge of breaking up. Now he's returned to put things right, fired by a psychopathic determination he is intent on destroying his father's new relationship...whatever it takes.
Top Cast
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Karen Allen
Glory Lawson
Raymond J. Barry
Mark Harnish
Michael Dolan
Clifford 'Cliff' Harnish
Tess Harper
Martha Harnish
Gillian Anderson
April Cavanaugh
Jim Simmons
Mayor
Madison Arnold
Mr. Cavanaugh
Tannis Benedict
Vivian Sinott
Bill O’Boyle
Pete Tarosky
Murphy Larson
Rita Smithson
Michael P. Moran
Jim McCutcheon
John Newton
Mr.Creasy
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- L.A. Puopolo
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Ceraso, L.A. Puopolo
- Original Score
- Herb Pilhofer
- Original Title
- The Turning
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- White Deer Productions, Puopolo Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
L.A. Puopolo
Chris Ceraso, L.A. Puopolo
Herb Pilhofer
J. Michael McClary
Lesley Topping
William B. O'Boyle, L.A. Puopolo
Department Leadership Roster
L.A. Puopolo
Director
Lesley Topping
Editor
William B. O'Boyle
Producer
L.A. Puopolo
Producer
Chris Ceraso
Screenplay
Mike Moran
Production Design
J. Michael McClary
Director of Photography
L.A. Puopolo
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Turning
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What is The Turning about?
Gillian Anderson in her first ever screen role. Anderson's psycho boyfriend, Cliff, returns to his home town seething with pent-up frustration and rage. Four years earlier his family was on the verge of breaking up. Now he's returned to put things right, fired by a psychopathic determination he is intent on destroying his father's new relationship...whatever it takes.
Who directed The Turning?
The Turning was directed by L.A. Puopolo.
Who stars in The Turning?
The principal cast of The Turning includes Karen Allen, Raymond J. Barry, Michael Dolan, Tess Harper, Gillian Anderson.
When was The Turning released and how long is it?
The Turning was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Turning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Turning was composed by Herb Pilhofer.