The Turning Point (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1983, The Turning Point is a drama film directed by Frank Beyer, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. In the fall of 1945, nineteen year-old Mark Niebuhr, is accused of murder and is jailed as a prisoner of war in Warsaw, Poland. He maintains his claim of innocence throughout long periods of solitary confinement. When Mark is placed among a group of Polish criminals, he becomes the target of their aggression. Later, Mark experiences true hell in a communal cell with fanatical German war criminals. Turning Point is based on actual events from Hermann Kant's novel of the same name.
Who’s in it. The Turning Point stars Sylvester Groth as Mark Niebuhr, Fred Düren as General Eisensteck, Matthias Günther as Hauptsturmführer and Klaus Piontek as Major Lundenbroich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Turning Point has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 (1983)?
- 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 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Turning Point?
- The Turning Point stars Sylvester Groth, Fred Düren, Matthias Günther, Klaus Piontek and Roman Wilhelmi.