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.
Director:
Herbert RossWriter:
Arthur Laurents
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Anne Bancroft | ... | Emma Jacklin | |
| Shirley MacLaine | ... | Deedee | |
| Tom Skerritt | ... | Wayne | |
| Mikhail Baryshnikov | ... | Yuri | |
| Leslie Browne | ... | Emilia | |
| Martha Scott | ... | Adelaide | |
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Antoinette Sibley | ... | Sevilla Haslam |
| Alexandra Danilova | ... | Madame Dahkarova | |
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Starr Danias | ... | Carolyn |
| Marshall Thompson | ... | Carter | |
| James Mitchell | ... | Michael | |
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Daniel Levins | ... | Arnold (as Daniel Levans) |
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Scott Douglas | ... | Freddie |
| Lisa Lucas | ... | Janina | |
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Phillip Saunders | ... | Ethan |
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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 has nearly passed. Both want what the other has and reflect on missed chances as they are brought together again through Deedee's daughter, who joins the company. Written by Susan Southall <stobchatay@aol.com>
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A moving story. A romantic story. A story of envy, hatred, friendship, triumph and love. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
18 November 1977 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Gross USA:
$25,933,445Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$25,933,445Company Credits
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MonoColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Doris Day and Joanne Woodward were considered for the lead roles in this film which in the end went to Anne Bancroft and Shirley MacLaine. See more »Goofs
During the Gala Performance sequence, when Baryshnikov is circling the stage with leaps in his "Le Corsaire" solo, the shadows of the camera on its tripod and two crew members are clearly visible on the floor. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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Emma and Didi shine in this memorable film looking at the world of ballet. Moira Shearer, Anton Walbrook et al of "The Red Shoes" of 1948 would have certainly been proud of it.
The ballet sequences are marvelously staged and beautifully realized by the cast.
Anne Bancroft and Shirley MacLaine received best actress nominations in their respective roles. It is when Leslie Browne, who was nominated for best supporting actress, becomes a ballerina, that her mother (MacLaine) looks back at the career she gave up for marriage and family. She meets her old friend and rival-Bancroft-who pursued her career at the expense of never marrying.
Mikhail Baryshnikov, the great Russian ballet dancer, is fabulous here and was even nominated for best supporting actor.
"The Turning Point" received 11 Oscar nominations. It walked away with no awards. Was Hollywood's lack of culture shown here?