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Counterpoint (1967)

Movie ★ 6.2 106 min

War Drama Thriller

In December of 1944, Lionel Evans, an internationally renowned American conductor, is on a USO tour with his 70-piece symphony orchestra in newly-liberated Belgium. While fleeing from a German counterattack, Evans and his orchestra members are captured by a Panzer division and taken to an old chateau in Luxembourg. Despite orders to execute every prisoner, General Schiller, an avid music lover, commands Evans to give a private concert for him.

Ralph Nelson Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 22, 1967
Runtime
106 min
IMDb
tt0062829
Language
,

Themes

Cast

Charlton Heston Charlton Heston Lionel Evans Maximilian Schell Maximilian Schell Gen. Schiller Kathryn Hays Kathryn Hays Annabelle Rice Leslie Nielsen Leslie Nielsen Victor Rice Anton Diffring Anton Diffring Col. Arndt Linden Chiles Lt. Long Peter Masterson Peter Masterson Sgt. Calloway Curt Lowens Curt Lowens Capt. Klingerman Neva Patterson Neva Patterson Dorothy Cyril Delevanti Cyril Delevanti Tartzoff Gregory Morton Gregory Morton Jordon Parley Baer Parley Baer Hook Dan Frazer Dan Frazer Chaminant Ed Peck Ed Peck Prescott Paul Birch Paul Birch Horst Ebersberg Horst Ebersberg Bill Erwin Bill Erwin Barry Ford Barry Ford

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Frequently asked questions

What is Counterpoint about?
In December of 1944, Lionel Evans, an internationally renowned American conductor, is on a USO tour with his 70-piece symphony orchestra in newly-liberated Belgium. While fleeing from a German counterattack, Evans and his orchestra members are captured by a Panzer division and taken to an old chateau in Luxembourg. Despite orders to execute every prisoner, General Schiller, an avid music lover, commands Evans to give a private concert for him.
Who directed Counterpoint?
Counterpoint was directed by Ralph Nelson.
Who stars in Counterpoint?
Counterpoint stars Charlton Heston, Maximilian Schell, Kathryn Hays, Leslie Nielsen.
When was Counterpoint released?
Counterpoint is a 1967 war, drama, thriller film.
Where can I watch Counterpoint?
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