The Turning Point (1977)
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- PG
- 1h 59min
- Drama, Music
- 18 Nov 1977 (USA)
- Movie
When her daughter joins a ballet company, a former dancer is forced to confront her long-ago decision to give up the stage to have a family.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 11 Oscars. Another 11 wins & 7 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Anne Bancroft | ... |
Emma Jacklin
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| Shirley MacLaine | ... |
Deedee
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| Tom Skerritt | ... |
Wayne
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| Mikhail Baryshnikov | ... |
Yuri
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| Leslie Browne | ... |
Emilia
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| Martha Scott | ... |
Adelaide
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Antoinette Sibley | ... |
Sevilla Haslam
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| Alexandra Danilova | ... |
Madame Dahkarova
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Starr Danias | ... |
Carolyn
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| Marshall Thompson | ... |
Carter
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| James Mitchell | ... |
Michael
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Daniel Levins | ... |
Arnold
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Scott Douglas | ... |
Freddie Romoff
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| Lisa Lucas | ... |
Janina
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Phillip Saunders | ... |
Ethan
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Jurgen Schneider | ... |
Peter
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Dennis Nahat | ... |
Dennis
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| Anthony Zerbe | ... |
Rosie
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The Artists of American Ballet Theatre |
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Lucette Aldous | ... |
Self - Guest Artist
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Fernando Bujones | ... |
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Richard Cragun | ... |
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Suzanne Farrell | ... |
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Marcia Haydée | ... |
Self - Guest Artist
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| Peter Martins | ... |
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Marianna Tcherkassky | ... |
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Clark Tippet | ... |
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Martine Van Hamel | ... |
Self - Guest Artist
(as Martine van Hamel)
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| James Crittenden | ... |
Billy
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| Donald Petrie | ... |
Barney Joe
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Hilda Morales | ... |
Sandra
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Saax Bradbury | ... |
Florence
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| Alexander Minz | ... |
Boys Class Teacher
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Howard Barr | ... |
Rehearsal Pianist
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Martha Johnston | ... |
Rehearsal Pianist
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Anne Barlow | ... |
Ballet Mistress
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Enrique Martinez | ... |
Ballet Master
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Nanette Glushak | ... |
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| Bob Harks | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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Charles Ward | ... |
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Rebecca Wright | ... |
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Directed by
| Herbert Ross | ||
Written by
| Arthur Laurents | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Nora Kaye | ... | executive producer |
| Arthur Laurents | ... | producer |
| Herbert Ross | ... | producer |
| Roger M. Rothstein | ... | associate producer |
Cinematography by
| Robert Surtees | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| William Reynolds | ... | film editor |
Editorial Department
| Michael E. Polakow | ... | assistant editor (as Michael Polakow) |
Casting By
| David Graham | ||
| Juliet Taylor | ||
Production Design by
| Albert Brenner | ||
Set Decoration by
| Marvin March | ||
Costume Design by
| Albert Wolsky | ||
Makeup Department
| Kathryn Blondell | ... | hair (as Kathy Blondell) |
| Charles H. Schram | ... | makeup (as Charles Schram) |
Production Management
| Roger M. Rothstein | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tony Bishop | ... | second assistant director |
| Peter Burrell | ... | second assistant director |
| Jack Roe | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Gregg H. Bilson | ... | property master (as Gregg Bilson) |
| Joseph M. Caracciolo | ... | property master (as Joe Caracciolo) |
| Oliver Smith | ... | artistic consultant |
| Hendrik Wynands | ... | construction coordinator (as Hank Wynands) |
| John Alvin | ... | poster artist (uncredited) |
| Harold Michelson | ... | illustrator (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| William Hartman | ... | sound editor |
| Jerry Jost | ... | production mixer |
| Godfrey Marks | ... | dialogue editor |
| Theodore Soderberg | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Richard Sperber | ... | sound editor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Louis Cappeta | ... | key grip (as Lou Cappetto) |
| Ralph Gerling | ... | camera operator |
| Daniel R. Jordan | ... | key grip (as Dan Jordan) |
| Earl Kennedy | ... | gaffer |
| Willie Meyerhoff | ... | gaffer |
| Nananne Porcher | ... | theatrical lighting consultant |
| Warren Rothenberger | ... | camera operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Tony Faso | ... | wardrobe |
| Jennifer L. Parsons | ... | wardrobe (as Jennifer Parsons) |
Music Department
| Carl Czerny | ... | composer: ballet music |
| Glenn Dicterow | ... | concertmaster |
| Ted Keep | ... | scoring mixer |
| George Korngold | ... | music editor |
| John Lanchbery | ... | music adapted by / music conducted by |
| The Los Angeles Philharmonic | ... | music performed by |
| John Lanchbery | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Lionel Newman | ... | music supervisor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Julia Tucker | ... | continuity |
Transportation Department
| James Nordberg | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Alvin Ailey | ... | choreographer: Miss Browne's Gala Solo by |
| Frederick Ashton | ... | choreographer: Miss Browne's Final Solo by |
| George Balanchine | ... | choreographer: "Tchaikovskyv Pas de deux" |
| Saax Bradbury | ... | dialogue coach |
| Jean Coralli | ... | choreographer |
| John Cranko | ... | choreographer: "Legende" |
| Wayne Fitzgerald | ... | title designer |
| Mikhail Fokin | ... | choreographer (as Michel Fokine) |
| Henry H. Harteveldt | ... | jewelry |
| Lev Ivanov | ... | choreographer |
| Howard Jeffrey | ... | associate to the producers |
| Alan Ladd Jr. | ... | presenter |
| Harald Lander | ... | choreographer |
| Kenneth MacMillan | ... | choreographer: "Romeo and Juliet: Pas de deux" |
| Alexander Minz | ... | choreographer |
| Adele Mitchell | ... | special promotion services |
| Dennis Nahat | ... | choreographer: "Anna Karenina" |
| Jules Perrot | ... | choreographer |
| Marius Petipa | ... | choreographer: "Black Swan: Pas de deux" and "Le Corsaire" |
| Nat Weiss | ... | publicity coordinator |
| Richard Basehart | ... | movie trailer narrator (uncredited) |
| Sheila L. Kogan | ... | assistant to director (uncredited) |
| Howard R. Schuster | ... | financing (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Hera Productions (produced by) (A Herbert Ross Film)
- Major Studio Partners (financed by)
- Twentieth Century Fox
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1977) (United States) (theatrical) (as Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation) (released by)
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Company (1977) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Argentina (1978) (Argentina) (theatrical) (through Columbia Pictures of Argentina)
- Columbia Pictures of Argentina (1978) (Argentina) (theatrical) (through 20th Century Fox Argentina)
- 20th Century Fox India (1978) (India) (theatrical)
- Filmes Castello Lopes (1978) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Fox Norena Film A/S (1978) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1978) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Fox-Stockholm Film Distribution (1978) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1978) (Japan) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1978) (Japan) (theatrical)
- CBS (1979) (United States) (tv) (pan and scan)
- Magnetic Video (1980) (United States) (VHS)
- Antenne 2 (A2) (1987) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (Australia) (video)
- Fox Video (1993) (United States) (VHS)
- CBS/Fox (1994) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2006) (Japan) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2006) (Germany) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2006) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (2006) (Netherlands) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- The Tchaikovsky Foundation (by permission of: "Tchaikovsky Pas de deux")
- The Royal Opera House (ballet: Kenneth MacMillan's "Romeo and Juliet" Pas de deux by arrangement with the general administrator)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Panavision (camera equipment provided by)
- Panavision (photographic equipment by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The story of two women whose lives are dedicated to ballet. Deedee left her promising dance career to become a wife and mother and now runs a ballet school in Oklahoma. Emma stayed with a company and became a star though her time has nearly passed. Both want what the other has and reflect on missed chances as they are brought together again through Deedee's daughter, who joins the company.
Written by Susan Southall |
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| Taglines | A moving story. A romantic story. A story of envy, hatred, friendship, triumph and love. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Grace Kelly was on the board of directors at 20th Century-Fox and the script treatment was sent to her for her reaction. Director Herbert Ross said: "Grace loved the story, and said she'd come out of retirement to play the ballet dancer who opts for marriage. Then Grace showed the script to Prince Rainier and he told her he didn't want her to go back to work". See more » |
| Goofs | When Amelia finishes her first solo part in the climactic Don Quixote pas de deux, her mother (Shirley MacLaine) clearly yells, "Bravo." As a ballerina herself, the mother should have yelled, "Brava." See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 35th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1978). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Giselle See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The 20th Century Fox logo does not have the fanfare. See more » |
| Quotes |
Deedee Rodgers:
Emma said some things. First, she said I married you and had a family with because I knew I wasn't good enough to go professional as a ballet dancer. That wasn't true. But... she also said I had a child with you to prove that you were straight. That was sort of true. I wanted Wayne: I know. Deedee Rodgers: You... you do? Wayne: Yeah. I guess I wanted to prove it myself. See more » |