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Counterpoint

1619671h 46mRalph Nelson
IMDb 6.4
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"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.

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What is Counterpoint (1967) 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,…

Who stars in Counterpoint?

Counterpoint stars Charlton Heston (Lionel Evans), Maximilian Schell (Gen. Schiller), Kathryn Hays (Annabelle Rice), Leslie Nielsen (Victor Rice), Anton Diffring (Col. Arndt). The film was directed by Ralph Nelson.

How long is Counterpoint?

Counterpoint has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1967. It is rated 16.

Is Counterpoint worth watching?

Counterpoint holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. Fans of War, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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