Counterpoint_
"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.
Starring
Charlton Heston, Maximilian Schell, Kathryn Hays
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Counterpoint was released 59 years ago in 1967.
Overview
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 B...
Counterpoint is a War, Drama, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 46m.
CAST (19)
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
Otis Young
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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.
How long is Counterpoint?
Counterpoint has a runtime of 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Who stars in Counterpoint?
The cast of Counterpoint includes Charlton Heston, Maximilian Schell, Kathryn Hays, Leslie Nielsen, Anton Diffring.
What is the rating of Counterpoint?
Counterpoint has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 22 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
War
Drama
Thriller