The Turning Point (1977): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Turning Point is a 1977 romantic drama directed by Herbert Ross, starring Shirley MacLaine, Tom Skerritt and Anne Bancroft. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $25.9 million worldwide. It won 2 awards from 18 nominations, among them 10 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Herbert Ross
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Turning Point About?
The premise of The Turning Point without spoilers.
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.
The Turning Point Themes & Keywords
· 39 tags- ballet
- regret
- dancer
- dance
- motherhood
- mother daughter relationship
- ballerina
- jealousy
- dance company
- throwing a drink into someone's face
- rivalry between friends
- husband wife relationship
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- f rated
- memory
- daughter
- new york city
- dance movie
- female protagonist
- drinking
- drink
- dancing
- friend
- female bonding
- drunkenness
- midlife crisis
- haunted by the past
- friendship
- ballet dancing
- ambition
- catfight
- friendship between women
- career change
- dance studio
- wine
- beer
- white wine
- champagne
- vodka
- hiccups
The Turning Point Cast
Shirley MacLaine leads the cast, with Tom Skerritt and Anne Bancroft. Directed by Herbert Ross; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Herbert Ross
Also Starring in The Turning Point
· 6 moreMore from Herbert Ross
More films directed by Herbert Ross, best-rated first: Play It Again, Sam, The Goodbye Girl, Pennies from Heaven and Goodbye, Mr. Chips.
The Turning Point Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Turning Point 68 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 65% User score
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The Turning Point Box Office
The Turning Point grossed $25.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$25.9M
- US & Canada
- $25.9M
The Turning Point Awards & Nominations
The Turning Point won 2 awards from 18 nominations, among them 10 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 1978, with 2 wins from 6 nominations.
2 wins18 nominations4 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1979 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Anne Bancroft
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Golden Globes 1978 2 wins · 6 nominations- Won Best Director – Herbert Ross
- Won Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Anne Bancroft
- Nominated Best Screenplay
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor) – Mikhail Baryshnikov
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Oscars 1978 10 nominations- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Mikhail Baryshnikov
- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Anne Bancroft and Shirley MacLaine
- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Leslie Browne
- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Best Picture
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DGA Awards 1978 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Herbert Ross
The Turning Point Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Vändpunkten” and “Momento de decisión”.
- Also known as
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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
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- A Grande Decisão
- Поворотный пункт
- Životna prekretnica
- Pas decisiv
- Nový začátek
- Due vite una svolta
- נקודת מפנה
- 터닝 포인트
- 转折点
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The Turning Point FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Turning Point, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Turning Point?
The Turning Point runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was The Turning Point released?
The Turning Point was released on November 18, 1977.
Who directed The Turning Point?
The Turning Point was directed by Herbert Ross.
More films by Herbert Ross Who is in the cast of The Turning Point?
The Turning Point stars Shirley MacLaine, Tom Skerritt and Anne Bancroft, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Turning Point make at the box office?
The Turning Point grossed $25.9 million worldwide.
How is The Turning Point rated?
The Turning Point has 68 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
What awards did The Turning Point win?
The Turning Point won 2 awards from 18 nominations, including Best Director at the Golden Globes 1978.
Does The Turning Point have a post-credit scene?
No. The Turning Point has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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