The Turning Point
“The generations change. But the choices remain the same.”
Synopsis
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.
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Anne Bancroft
Emma
Shirley MacLaine
Deedee
Tom Skerritt
Wayne
Mikhail Baryshnikov
Yuri
Leslie Browne
Emilia
Martha Scott
Adelaide
Antoinette Sibley
Sevilla
Starr Danias
Carolyn
Marshall Thompson
Carter
James Mitchell
Michael
Daniel Levins
Arnold
Scott Douglas
Freddie
Lisa Lucas
Janina
Phillip Saunders
Ethan
Jurgen Schneider
Peter
Dennis Nahat
Dennis
Anthony Zerbe
Rosie
Hilda Morales
Sandra
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 14, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 23, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Ross
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Laurents
- Original Score
- John Lanchbery, Adolphe Adam, Frédéric Chopin, Carl Czerny, Duke Ellington, Ludwig Minkus, Sergei Prokofiev, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Henryk Wieniawski
- Original Title
- The Turning Point
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Hera Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Ross
Arthur Laurents
John Lanchbery, Adolphe Adam, Frédéric Chopin, Carl Czerny, Duke Ellington, Ludwig Minkus, Sergei Prokofiev, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Henryk Wieniawski
Robert Surtees
William Reynolds
Arthur Laurents, Nora Kaye, Herbert Ross
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Ross
Director
John Lanchbery
Original Music Composer
Arthur Laurents
Writer
Robert Surtees
Director of Photography
William Reynolds
Editor
Arthur Laurents
Producer
Herbert Ross
Producer
Albert Brenner
Production Design
Albert Wolsky
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Turning Point
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What is The Turning Point about?
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.
Who directed The Turning Point?
The Turning Point was directed by Herbert Ross.
Who stars in The Turning Point?
The principal cast of The Turning Point includes Anne Bancroft, Shirley MacLaine, Tom Skerritt, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Leslie Browne.
When was The Turning Point released and how long is it?
The Turning Point was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for The Turning Point?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Turning Point was composed by John Lanchbery, Adolphe Adam, Frédéric Chopin, Carl Czerny, Duke Ellington, Ludwig Minkus, Sergei Prokofiev, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Henryk Wieniawski.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Turning Point?
The Turning Point holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).