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The Turning Point

PG19771h 59mHerbert Ross
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 63% · Metacritic 68
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"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.

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InfidelityNew York CityJealousyMidlife CrisisAmbitionRivalryFeudBalletFalling In LoveChoreography

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What is The Turning Point (1977) 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…

Who stars in The Turning Point?

The Turning Point stars Anne Bancroft (Emma), Shirley MacLaine (Deedee), Tom Skerritt (Wayne), Mikhail Baryshnikov (Yuri), Leslie Browne (Emilia). The film was directed by Herbert Ross.

How long is The Turning Point?

The Turning Point has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1977. It is rated PG.

Is The Turning Point worth watching?

The Turning Point holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 63. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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