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Box office. $33.6 million [1] The Turning Point is a 1977 American drama film centered on the world of ballet in New York City, written by Arthur Laurents and directed by Herbert Ross. The film stars Shirley MacLaine and Anne Bancroft, along with Leslie Browne, Mikhail Baryshnikov, and Tom Skerritt.
- $33.6 million
- Herbert Ross
- November 14, 1977
- Arthur Laurents, Herbert Ross, Nora Kaye
Nov 18, 1977 · A former dancer (Anne Bancroft) and a star dancer (Shirley MacLaine) face their regrets and choices in this Oscar-nominated film. The Turning Point explores the themes of ballet, motherhood, friendship, and love through the story of two women.
- (5K)
- Herbert Ross
- PG
- Drama, Music, Romance
“The Turning Point”, a new documentary series from MSNBC Films. This ongoing documentary series will tackle the big issues of the era, from voting rights to civil rights, human rights to...
A mother and daughter both pursue their dreams of becoming ballerinas in this Oscar-nominated melodrama. Critics praise the performances but criticize the script, while audiences are divided on the film's quality and message.
- (27)
- Herbert Ross
- PG
- Shirley Maclaine
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. Anne Bancroft. Emma. Shirley MacLaine. Deedee. Tom Skerritt.
- 119 min
Summaries. 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. 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.
