Counterpoint
“For every move... a counter move - for every attack... a counter attack!”
Synopsis
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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Counterpoint (1967) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Top Cast
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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
Gregory Morton
Jordon
Parley Baer
Hook
Dan Frazer
Chaminant
Ed Peck
Prescott
Paul Birch
Horst Ebersberg
Bill Erwin
Barry Ford
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Joel Oliansky, James Lee
- Original Score
- Bronislau Kaper
- Original Title
- Counterpoint
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Nelson
Joel Oliansky, James Lee, Alan Sillitoe
Bronislau Kaper
Russell Metty
Howard Epstein
Richard Berg
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Epstein
Editor
Richard Berg
Producer
Bronislau Kaper
Original Music Composer
Joel Oliansky
Screenplay
Ralph Nelson
Director
James Lee
Screenplay
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Counterpoint
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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.
Who directed Counterpoint?
Counterpoint was directed by Ralph Nelson.
Who stars in Counterpoint?
The principal cast of Counterpoint includes Charlton Heston, Maximilian Schell, Kathryn Hays, Leslie Nielsen, Anton Diffring.
When was Counterpoint released and how long is it?
Counterpoint was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Counterpoint?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Counterpoint was composed by Bronislau Kaper.
Is Counterpoint based on a book or true story?
Counterpoint is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alan Sillitoe".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Counterpoint?
Counterpoint holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).