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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. The film was nominated for 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Nov 18, 1977 · The Turning Point: Directed by Herbert Ross. With Anne Bancroft, Shirley MacLaine, Tom Skerritt, Mikhail Baryshnikov. 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.
Jul 26, 2023 · Theatrical trailer of "The Turning Point" by Herbert Ross. Starring Anne Bancroft, Shirley MacLaine, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Tom Skerritt, Leslie Browne, Martha...
The Turning Point is a handsomely-made resuscitation of Old Hollywood melodramas with a compelling duo at its center, but the formulaic script keeps this story from realizing its symphonic potential.
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Jun 10, 2003 · Survivors include a son and two daughters. by Michael T. Toole. 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 is nearly past.
Nov 17, 1977 · The Turning Point has its flaws - some overwritten scenes and lapses into staginess and sentimentality - but they are those of heady excess and are easily forgiven. One has the sense of a project perfectly matched to the people who made it. [28 Nov 1977, p.97] Read More. By David Ansen.
The Turning Point. A touching story about youth and age, regret, jealousy, art, and the choices people make set in the world of ballet. Nominated for 11 Oscars, the film features Mikhail Baryshnikov dancing in his prime. 380 IMDb 6.8 1 h 59 min 1977. PG. Drama · Romance · Arts, Entertainment, and Culture.
