Counterpoint (1967)
For every move... a counter move - for every attack... a counter attack!
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.
Director: Ralph Nelson
Genre: War, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: December 22, 1967
Cast
- Charlton Heston - Lionel Evans
- Maximilian Schell - Gen. Schiller
- Kathryn Hays - Annabelle Rice
- Leslie Nielsen - Victor Rice
- Anton Diffring - Col. Arndt
- Linden Chiles - Lt. Long
- Peter Masterson - Sgt. Calloway
- Curt Lowens - Capt. Klingerman
- Neva Patterson - Dorothy
- Cyril Delevanti - Tartzoff
Screenplay
- Alan Sillitoe (Novel)
- Joel Oliansky (Screenplay)
- James Lee (Screenplay)
Music: Bronislau Kaper
Cinematography: Russell Metty
Editing: Howard Epstein
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: Deutsch, English
Original Language: en
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
prisoner, orchestra, us army, battle
Trailer
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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, Anton Diffring, Linden Chiles.
- How long is Counterpoint?
- Counterpoint has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Counterpoint?
- Counterpoint is a War, Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Counterpoint produced?
- Counterpoint was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Counterpoint?
- The themes of Counterpoint include: The Horror of War and Humanity.