The Turning Point

1977 · 119 MIN · IMDB 6.8 · 5,355 VOTES · DIR. Herbert Ross

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Overview

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.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,110 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:00:14 This is KKNG Stereo 92, KKNG, Oklahoma City.
00:07:15 So you always said.
00:10:31 Still disgustingly neat.
00:13:52 My company's almost gone under five times.
00:17:36 You didn't let me.
00:21:03 Everywhere she's studied, she's been on scholarship.
00:24:08 Well, that never bothered you. Why don't you go? Why should I go?
00:28:21 Now, behave. You're on a scholarship so be grateful.
00:32:30 - Your ambivalence is showing. - Don't get bitchy.
00:36:26 - Our bodies always objected. - I know.
00:39:57 All right.
00:52:29 There's nothing to worry about. Go to sleep now.
00:56:01 - Would you say that was a reflection on me? - No, Carter.
01:00:13 I had more than just the hots for you back then.
01:04:54 Mom's with Emma. They're always yakking. Sometimes she even stays over.
01:08:31 Artist. Is why I need artistic freedom.
01:14:30 Something happens. There's always a moment.
01:18:37 And I understand. I can help you.
01:27:01 It hurts. I keep seeing me and Emma rehearsing for you.
01:33:52 Yes.
01:37:10 - Well, obviously you think so. - No.
01:40:53 I'm sorry.
01:44:55 that you weren't gay.
01:56:16 It wouldn't matter a damn.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,110
Dialogue density9.3 lines / min
First line00:00:14
Final line01:56:16

Production Record

DirectorHerbert Ross
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes5,355