As young dancers, they were best friends and fierce rivals. Deedee left the stage for marriage and motherhood, while Emma would become an international ballet icon. But when Deedee's teenage daughter is invited to join Emma's dance company and begins an affair with a young Russian star, the two women are forced to confront the choices they've made, the resentments they've hidden and the emotional truths they must face at the turning point.
Two rival ballerinas, one a renowned prima donna nearing the end of her career and the other a rising star, navigate the intense pressures of professional dance, personal relationships, and the sacrifices required to achieve artistic excellence. Their lives intertwine as they confront aging, ambition, and the complexities of love and family.
The Turning Point was a critical and commercial success, lauded for its performances, its realistic portrayal of the ballet world, and its exploration of mature female relationships. It earned numerous awards and nominations, solidifying its place as a significant drama of the late 1970s.
Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's compelling drama and the strong acting from Anne Bancroft and Shirley MacLaine, finding it a moving story about the sacrifices and challenges faced by dancers.
Nominated for 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actress (Anne Bancroft and Shirley MacLaine), Best Supporting Actor (Mikhail Baryshnikov), and Best Original Screenplay. Won a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Drama.
Mikhail Baryshnikov's performance was so acclaimed that he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, despite it being his first major film role.
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