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Movie Info

Release Date: November 14, 1977
Runtime: 119 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (17)
Genres:
Drama Romance
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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63%
Tomatometer
68
68/100
Metacritic
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6.5/10
TMDB
65 votes
6.8/10
IMDb
5,561 votes
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The Turning Point

1977

"Choices define us, but love complicates everything."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Momento de decisión? 🇫🇷 FR: Le Tournant de la vie? 🇩🇪 DE: Am Wendepunkt? 🇵🇹 PT: A Grande Decisão? 🇮🇹 IT: Due vite, una svolta? All international titles (17) →
Drama Romance 119 min 6.8/10

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
3 Nominations
3 Total
Oscars
3 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
1978 Oscars Best Director Herbert Ross
1978 Oscars Best Picture Herbert Ross
1978 Oscars Best Actress Shirley MacLaine

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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The Turning Point is directed by Herbert Ross .

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Keywords

#new york city 230 #jealousy 53 #infidelity 53 #mother daughter relationship 45 #rivalry 28 #falling in love 23 #drunkenness 21 #ambition 19 #midlife crisis 16 #ballet 8 #feud 5 #prima ballerina 4 #choreography 2 #carnegie hall 2 #ballet company 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about The Turning Point

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  • The Turning Point was filmed on location in New York City, which provided an authentic backdrop for the ballet scenes and the competitive nature of the storyline.

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  • Shirley MacLaine and Anne Bancroft both trained in ballet for their roles, with MacLaine even taking lessons from a prominent ballet instructor to prepare for her performance.

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  • The film features a notable performance by the New York City Ballet, with real dancers appearing alongside the cast, which adds a layer of authenticity to the ballet sequences.

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  • In one scene, a dancer is seen wearing a costume that resembles a design from George Balanchine's famous ballets, serving as a homage to the influence of classical ballet on the film's narrative.

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  • Tom Skerritt's character is portrayed as a man torn between two strong women, which mirrors the dynamic of many romantic dramas of the era, establishing a thematic connection with films like 'An Unmarried Woman' released the same year.

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  • There is a continuity error when Emma's hairstyle changes between scenes during a rehearsal, which detracts from the realism of the intense ballet practice depicted.

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  • The score for The Turning Point was composed by the renowned musician and conductor, John Barry, who infused the film with a blend of classical and contemporary musical elements, enhancing the emotional depth of the story.

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