The Turning (1992): Cast & Plot
The Turning is a 1992 drama directed by L.A. Puopolo, starring Gillian Anderson as April Cavanaugh, Raymond J. Barry and Tess Harper. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- L.A. Puopolo
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- White Deer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Turning About?
The premise of The Turning without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Gillian Anderson makes her screen debut. Her character’s obsessive boyfriend, Cliff, returns to his hometown simmering with pent‑up frustration and rage. Four years earlier his family was on the brink of collapse. Determined to set things right, he fixates on destroying his father’s new relationship, willing to do whatever it takes.
The Turning Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- alcoholism
- brassiere
- female topless nudity
- erect nipples
- neo nazi
- white supremacist
- virginia
- f rated
- loneliness
- childhood sweetheart
- return home
- ku klux klan
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- infidelity
- adultery
- extramarital affair
- mother son relationship
- father son relationship
- fascism
- waitress
- sex on the floor
- sex in a kitchen
- female nudity
- bra removing
- based on play
- independent film
The Turning Cast & Characters
Gillian Anderson leads the cast as April Cavanaugh, with Raymond J. Barry as Mark Harnish and Tess Harper as Martha Harnish. Directed by L.A. Puopolo; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director L.A. Puopolo
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Gillian Anderson as April Cavanaugh -
Raymond J. Barry as Mark Harnish -
Tess Harper as Martha Harnish - Michael Dolan as Clifford 'Cliff' Harnish
Also Starring in The Turning
· 8 more- Karen Allen Glory Lawson
- Madison Arnold Mr. Cavanaugh
- Michael P. Moran Jim McCutcheon
- John Newton Mr.Creasy
- Tannis Benedict Vivian Sinott
- Jim Simmons Mayor
- Murphy Larson Rita Smithson
- Bill O’Boyle Pete Tarosky
The Turning Plot Summary
What happens in The Turning from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Cliff Harnish [Michael Dolan] returns to his hometown of Pocahontas, Virginia after four years away, determined to stop his parents’ divorce from tearing the family apart. He discovers a fractured home: his mother Martha [Tess Harper] Harnish has turned to alcohol, and his father Mark [Raymond J. Barry] is seeing Glory [Karen Allen] Lawson. Cliff also faces an awkward reunion with his ex-girlfriend, April [Gillian Anderson].
Full summary
The whole story of The Turning, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Turning?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
How long was Cliff Harnish away from his hometown before returning at the start of the film?
Cars in The Turning
9 cars on screen, including the 1973 Chevrolet Chevy Van and the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1973 Chevrolet Chevy Van Important role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1973 MCI MC-8 Minor role -
1986 Chevrolet Celebrity Background role
The Turning Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Обратът” and “Перевоплощение”.
- Also known as
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- Обратът
- Перевоплощение
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Turning Paige, U Turn and The Turning Point.
The Turning FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Turning, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Turning?
The Turning runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was The Turning released?
The Turning was released in 1992.
Who directed The Turning?
The Turning was directed by L.A. Puopolo.
Who is in the cast of The Turning?
The Turning stars Gillian Anderson as April Cavanaugh, Raymond J. Barry as Mark Harnish and Tess Harper as Martha Harnish, among 12 credited actors.
Does The Turning have a post-credit scene?
No. The Turning has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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