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The Turning Point 1977

Two former ballerina rivals, Deedee and Emma, find their complex relationship tested as their lives diverge. Years later, Deedee's daughter joins Emma's dance company, initiating a forbidden romance that stirs up old tensions and unearths deeply held secrets. The women are forced to examine the choices they’ve made and the sacrifices they’ve endured, ultimately confronting the emotional consequences that shape their futures.

Two former ballerina rivals, Deedee and Emma, find their complex relationship tested as their lives diverge. Years later, Deedee's daughter joins Emma's dance company, initiating a forbidden romance that stirs up old tensions and unearths deeply held secrets. The women are forced to examine the choices they’ve made and the sacrifices they’ve endured, ultimately confronting the emotional consequences that shape their futures.

Does The Turning Point have end credit scenes?

No!

The Turning Point does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of The Turning Point

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Ratings and Reviews for The Turning Point

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Metacritic

68

Metascore

7.0

User Score

TMDB

65

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Awards & Nominations for The Turning Point

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32nd British Academy Film Awards 1979

Anne Bancroft
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Best Actress in a Leading Role

Anne Bancroft

50th Academy Awards 1978

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Actor in a Supporting Role

Mikhail Baryshnikov
Anne Bancroft
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Actress in a Leading Role

Anne Bancroft
Shirley MacLaine
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Actress in a Leading Role

Shirley MacLaine
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Actress in a Supporting Role

Leslie Browne
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Art Direction

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Cinematography

Herbert Ross
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Directing

Herbert Ross
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Film Editing

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Best Picture

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Sound

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Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen—based on factual material or on story material not previously published or produced)

30th Directors Guild of America Awards 1978

Herbert Ross
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Feature Film

Herbert Ross

35th Golden Globe Awards 1978

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Best Motion Picture – Drama

Anne Bancroft
Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress)

Anne Bancroft
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Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor)

Mikhail Baryshnikov
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Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress)

Leslie Browne
Herbert Ross
Win

Best Director

Herbert Ross
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Best Screenplay

The Turning Point Themes and Keywords

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The Turning Point Other Names and Titles

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Other Names for The Turning Point

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Vändpunkten Momento de decisión Paso decisivo Momento de Decisão Käännekohta Le Tournant de la vie Am Wendepunkt Η Κρίσιμη Καμπή Fordulópont Due vite una svolta 愛と喝采の日々 Punkt zwrotny A Grande Decisão Поворотный пункт Životna prekretnica Pas decisiv Nový začátek Due vite una svolta Le tournant de la vie נקודת מפנה 터닝 포인트 Paso Decisivo 转折点

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