The Turning Point (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1945, The Turning Point is a drama and war film directed by Fridrikh Ermler, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. A Soviet 1945 film directed by Fridrikh Ermler based on a screenplay by Boris Chirskov. The film was one of the Cannes top prize winners of 1946.
Who’s in it. The Turning Point stars Mikhail Derzhavin as Col. Gen. Muravyov, Pyotr Andriyevsky as Col. Gen. Vinogradov, Yuriy Tolubeev as Lavrov and Andrei Abrikosov as Lt. Gen. Krivenko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Turning Point has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Turning Point page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Turning Point tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Turning Point (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Turning Point change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Turning Point worth watching?
- The Turning Point holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Turning Point?
- The Turning Point stars Mikhail Derzhavin, Pyotr Andriyevsky, Yuriy Tolubeev, Andrei Abrikosov and Aleksandr Zrazhevsky.
- When was The Turning Point released?
- The Turning Point was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.