The Turning Point

1h 59min

Drama

Romance

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.

Cast

Martha Scott

Martha Scott

Adelaide
Alexandra Danilova

Alexandra Danilova

Madame Dahkarova
Alexander Minz

Alexander Minz

Boys Class Teacher
Howard Barr

Howard Barr

Rehearsal Pianist
Martha Johnston

Martha Johnston

Rehearsal Pianist
Anne Barlow

Anne Barlow

Ballet Mistress
Enrique Martinez

Enrique Martinez

Ballet Master
Lucette Aldous

Lucette Aldous

Artist of American Ballet Theatre
Fernando Bujones

Fernando Bujones

Artist of American Ballet Theatre
Richard Cragun

Richard Cragun

Artist of American Ballet Theatre
Suzanne Farrell

Suzanne Farrell

Artist of American Ballet Theatre
Marcia Haydée

Marcia Haydée

Artist of American Ballet Theatre
Peter Martins

Peter Martins

Artist of American Ballet Theatre
Marianna Tcherkassky

Marianna Tcherkassky

Artist of American Ballet Theatre
Clark Tippet

Clark Tippet

Artist of American Ballet Theatre
Martine Van Hamel

Martine Van Hamel

Artist of American Ballet Theatre
Nanette Glushak

Nanette Glushak

Self (uncredited)
Bob Harks

Bob Harks

Waiter (uncredited)
Rebecca Wright

Rebecca Wright

Self (uncredited)
Donald Petrie

Donald Petrie

Barney Joe

Release date

14th Nov 1977

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English