Counterpoint (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1967, Counterpoint is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Ralph Nelson, running about 106 minutes. “For every move... a counter move - for every attack... a counter attack!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Counterpoint stars Charlton Heston as Lionel Evans, Maximilian Schell as Gen. Schiller, Kathryn Hays as Annabelle Rice and Leslie Nielsen as Victor Rice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Counterpoint has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Counterpoint page.
If you liked it. Fans of Counterpoint tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Counterpoint (1967)?
- In US, Counterpoint is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Counterpoint worth watching?
- Counterpoint holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Counterpoint?
- Counterpoint stars Charlton Heston, Maximilian Schell, Kathryn Hays, Leslie Nielsen and Anton Diffring.
- When was Counterpoint released?
- Counterpoint was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.