The Turning Point
1977 · 119 MIN · IMDB 6.8 · 5,355 VOTES · DIR. Herbert Ross
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
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00:00:14 This is KKNG Stereo 92, KKNG, Oklahoma City.
00:07:13 You could lose a few pounds, Deedee.
00:10:22 Oh, Deedee.
00:13:38 I'd never have started this bloody ballet company.
00:17:18 And when they do, it's for a two-night stand.
00:20:34 OK, second group, please.
00:23:45 God, no.
00:27:46 A little late. Three.
00:31:59 Actually, that's why you showed it to her, isn't it?
00:35:36 Oh. The blonde, with the big eyes. She's been coming over. Carolyn.
00:39:18 - Any little cakes, Deedee? - Cakes? Certainly. Anybody else?
00:46:34 - That's exactly what Richard said. - Who is Richard?
00:55:17 - Did he bring this wine? - Yes, he brought it.
00:58:34 - Half an hour, then. - No, all night.
01:03:00 Carolyn, you know, it sometimes better... not to talk.
01:07:01 Well, don't feel it. Count it.
01:13:17 The right partner is absolutely essential. And Michael was so good for me.
01:16:50 It's very pretty.
01:20:16 Oh, don't you look nice.
01:31:56 - Oh, poor Freddie. - It's worth it.
01:35:36 And eventually I figured out why you said 'em, because I also remember...
01:38:50 You're certifiable. You'll use any excuse.
01:42:59 Emma and Dahkarova have knocked themselves out.
01:47:07 I don't think so.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,110
Dialogue density9.3 lines / min
First line00:00:14
Final line01:47:07
Production Record
DirectorHerbert Ross
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes5,355