The generations change. But the choices remain the same.
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.
The Turning Point (1977) is a drama and romance film directed by Herbert Ross, released on November 14, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Anne Bancroft, Shirley MacLaine, Tom Skerritt and Mikhail Baryshnikov. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 71 ratings.
Anne Bancroft
as Emma
Shirley MacLaine
as Deedee
Tom Skerritt
as Wayne
Mikhail Baryshnikov
as Yuri
Leslie Browne
as Emilia
Martha Scott
as Adelaide
Antoinette Sibley
as Sevilla
Starr Danias
as Carolyn
Marshall Thompson
as Carter
James Mitchell
as Michael
Daniel Levins
as Arnold
Scott Douglas
as Freddie
Directed by Herbert Ross, written by Arthur Laurents, produced by Arthur Laurents and Herbert Ross.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 71 ratings.
The year 1977 was very good for director Herbert Ross. Not only did Ross direct this film, which was nominated for eleven Academy Awards, but he also helmed "The Goodbye Girl," which received five nominations. Out of the twenty acting nominees that year, seven were from two of his films. If you love ballet, you will love "The Turning Point." If you have flashbacks to your little sister's bit part in "The…
Reviewed on September 27, 2023
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The main cast of The Turning Point (1977) includes Anne Bancroft, Shirley MacLaine, Tom Skerritt, Mikhail Baryshnikov and Leslie Browne. The film was directed by Herbert Ross. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Turning Point was released on November 14, 1977 and runs for 1h 59m.
The Turning Point (1977) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 71 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
