The Turning Point Facts, Trivia, Actors, Actresses, and Composers

The Turning Point is a 1977 film written by Arthur Laurents and directed by Herbert Ross. In starring roles were Shirley MacLaine, Anne Bancroft, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Leslie Browne, Tom Skerritt, Martha Scott, Anthony Zerbe, Marshall Thompson and James Mitchell. This film tells the story of friends and former competitors in the world of ballet, as well as the daughter/godchild of one of the women who is starting a career in ballet of her own. DeeDee left the ballet school after becoming pregnant with the child of another ballet dancer, Wayne . The two settled down to raise a family and...
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quick facts

Release date:	November 14, 1977
Directed by:	Herbert Ross
Rated:
Runtime:	119 Minutes
Producer:	Arthur Laurents, Nora Kaye, Herbert Ross
Editor:	William H. Reynolds
Cinematography:	Robert Surtees
Screenplay by:	Arthur Laurents

Award-winners from The Turning Point

Anne Bancroft

Born:September 17, 1931

Died:June 6, 2005

Cast of The Turning Point

Tom Skerritt

Born:August 25, 1933

Age:78

Shirley MacLaine

Deedee

Born:April 24, 1934

Age:78

Anthony Zerbe

Born:May 20, 1936

Age:75

Mikhail Baryshnikov

Born:January 27, 1948

Age:64

Leslie Browne

Born:1958

Age:54

Honors and Awards

Year	Award Won
1978	Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Film, Arthur Laurents
1978	Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Film, Herbert Ross
1977	National Board of Review Award for Best Film, Herbert Ross
1977	National Board of Review Award for Best Actress, Anne Bancroft
1977	Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Director, Herbert Ross

Year	Award Nomination
1977	Academy Award for Best Director, Herbert Ross
1977	Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, Arthur Laurents
1977	Academy Award for Best Picture, Arthur Laurents
1977	Academy Award for Actress in a Leading Role, Shirley MacLaine
1977	Academy Award for Actress in a Leading Role, Anne Bancroft
1977	Academy Award for Actor in a Supporting Role, Mikhail Baryshnikov
1977	Academy Award for Actress in a Supporting Role, Leslie Browne
1978	BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Anne Bancroft
1978	Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Film, Herbert Ross
1978	Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Drama Film, Anne Bancroft
1978	Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Film, Mikhail Baryshnikov
1978	Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Film, Leslie Browne
1978	Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Film, Arthur Laurents
1977	DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film, Herbert Ross
1978	Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay - Motion Picture, Arthur Laurents
1977	Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Albert Brenner

Film director of The Turning Point

Herbert Ross

Born: May 13, 1927

Died: October 9, 2001

Herbert David Ross was an American film director, producer, choreographer and actor. Born Herbert David Ross in Brooklyn, New York, he made his stage debut as Third Witch with a touring company of Macbeth in 1942. His Broadway credits as a performer included Something for the Boys , Laffing Room...
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Filming locations for The Turning Point

Century City

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Shrine Auditorium

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:
What is the approximate runtime of the film "The Turning Point"?
A:
The approxomite runtime is 119 minutes.
Q:
Who distributed the movie, "The Turning Point"?
A:
20th Century Fox distributed the film.
Q:
When was the premier of the film "The Turning Point"?
A:
The film premiered in November, 1977.
Q:
Which awards did the motion picture "The Turning Point" win?
A:
The film won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Drama.
Q:
Who were the producers of the movie, "The Turning Point"?
A:
Arthur Laurents, Nora Kaye and Herbert Ross were the film's producers.
Q:
What was the tagline for the movie, The Turning Point?
A:
The movie's tagline was, "The generations change. But the choices remain the same."
Q:
Which locations were featured in the film The Turning Point?
A:
Locations used to film the movie include Century City and Shrine Auditorium.
Q:
Which actors were the stars of the film, "The Turning Point"?
A:
Anne Bancroft, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Anthony Zerbe, Shirley MacLaine, Leslie Browne and Tom Skerritt played roles in the film.
Q:
Who was the director of the film "The Turning Point"?
A:
Herbert Ross was the film's director.

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