Counterpoint (1967)
Counterpoint is a 1967 war movie directed by Ralph Nelson, with a running time of 1h 46m. It stars Charlton Heston, Maximilian Schell and Kathryn Hays.
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.
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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.
When was Counterpoint released?
Counterpoint was released on 22 December 1967.
How long is Counterpoint?
Counterpoint runs 1h 46m.
Who made Counterpoint?
Counterpoint was directed by Ralph Nelson.
Where can I watch Counterpoint?
Counterpoint is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Counterpoint
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Cast
- Charlton Heston as Lionel Evans
- Maximilian Schell as Gen. Schiller
- Kathryn Hays as Annabelle Rice
- Leslie Nielsen as Victor Rice
- Anton Diffring as Col. Arndt
- Linden Chiles as Lt. Long
- Peter Masterson as Sgt. Calloway
- Curt Lowens as Capt. Klingerman
- Neva Patterson as Dorothy
- Cyril Delevanti as Tartzoff
- Gregory Morton as Jordon
- Parley Baer as Hook