The Turning Point
“Today's most sensational story of racket-busting !”
Synopsis
Special prosecutor John Conroy hopes to combat organized crime and appoints his cop father Matt as chief investigator. John doesn't understand Matt's reluctance, but cynical reporter Jerry McKibbon thinks he knows: he's seen Matt with mob lieutenant Harrigan. Jerry's friendship with John is tested by the question of what to do about Matt, and by his attraction to John's girl Amanda. Meanwhile, the threatened racketeers adopt increasingly violent means of defense.
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Official Trailer - THE TURNING POINT (1952, William Holden, Alexis Smith, Edmond O'Brien)
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-12
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William Holden
Jerry McKibbon
Edmond O'Brien
John Conroy
Alexis Smith
Amanda Waycross
Tom Tully
Matt Conroy
Ed Begley
Neil Eichelberger
Danny Dayton
Roy Ackerman
Adele Longmire
Carmelina LaRue
Ray Teal
Clint, Police Captain
Ted de Corsia
Harrigan
Don Porter
Joe Silbray
Howard Freeman
Fogel
Neville Brand
Red
Jay Adler
Sammy Lester (uncredited)
Whit Bissell
Buck (uncredited)
Leonard Bremen
Doc (uncredited)
Carolyn Jones
Lillian Smith (uncredited)
Russell Johnson
Herman (uncredited)
Joel Marston
Reporter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 14, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Screenplay & Story
- Warren Duff
- Original Title
- The Turning Point
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Dieterle
Warren Duff, Horace McCoy
Lionel Lindon
George Tomasini
Irving Asher
Department Leadership Roster
William Dieterle
Director
Irving Asher
Producer
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
George Tomasini
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Warren Duff
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Turning Point
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What is The Turning Point about?
Special prosecutor John Conroy hopes to combat organized crime and appoints his cop father Matt as chief investigator. John doesn't understand Matt's reluctance, but cynical reporter Jerry McKibbon thinks he knows: he's seen Matt with mob lieutenant Harrigan. Jerry's friendship with John is tested by the question of what to do about Matt, and by his attraction to John's girl Amanda. Meanwhile, the threatened racketeers adopt increasingly violent means of defense.
Who directed The Turning Point?
The Turning Point was directed by William Dieterle.
Who stars in The Turning Point?
The principal cast of The Turning Point includes William Holden, Edmond O'Brien, Alexis Smith, Tom Tully, Ed Begley.
When was The Turning Point released and how long is it?
The Turning Point was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Turning Point?
The Turning Point holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).