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Counterpoint

  • 1967
  • Approved
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
1.1K
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Charlton Heston and Maximilian Schell in Counterpoint (1967)
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A famous orchestra conductor is captured by the Germans in WW2, and is forced to perform at private concerts for the Nazi generals.A famous orchestra conductor is captured by the Germans in WW2, and is forced to perform at private concerts for the Nazi generals.A famous orchestra conductor is captured by the Germans in WW2, and is forced to perform at private concerts for the Nazi generals.

  • Director
    • Ralph Nelson
  • Writers
    • James Lee
    • Joel Oliansky
    • Alan Sillitoe
  • Stars
    • Charlton Heston
    • Maximilian Schell
    • Kathryn Hays
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ralph Nelson
    • Writers
      • James Lee
      • Joel Oliansky
      • Alan Sillitoe
    • Stars
      • Charlton Heston
      • Maximilian Schell
      • Kathryn Hays
    • 34User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Charlton Heston
    Charlton Heston
    • Lionel Evans
    Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell
    • General Schiller
    Kathryn Hays
    Kathryn Hays
    • Annabelle Rice
    Leslie Nielsen
    Leslie Nielsen
    • Victor Rice
    Anton Diffring
    Anton Diffring
    • Colonel Arndt
    Linden Chiles
    Linden Chiles
    • Lieutenant Long
    Peter Masterson
    Peter Masterson
    • Sergeant Calloway
    • (as Pete Masterson)
    Curt Lowens
    Curt Lowens
    • Captain Klingerman
    Neva Patterson
    Neva Patterson
    • Dorothy
    Cyril Delevanti
    Cyril Delevanti
    • Tartzoff
    Gregory Morton
    Gregory Morton
    • Jordon
    Parley Baer
    Parley Baer
    • Alfred Hook
    Dan Frazer
    Dan Frazer
    • Chaminant
    Ed Peck
    Ed Peck
    • Prescott
    Paul Birch
    Paul Birch
    • General
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Clinton
    Jack Clinton
    • Audience Member
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Cole
    • Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    Stewart East
    Stewart East
    • Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Ralph Nelson
    • Writers
      • James Lee
      • Joel Oliansky
      • Alan Sillitoe
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Charlton Heston spent up to five hours a day at rehearsals conducting Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 in C-, Op. 67, Allegro con brio, the music performed over the opening credits. In his diaries, Heston describes it as better than parting the Red Sea.
    • Goofs
      Lionel Evans refers to the number of musicians in his orchestra as 70---the bus, although a double-decker, would not hold that many. In courtyard scenes, there are not that many seen.
    • Quotes

      Evans: Prostitution isn't the only profession ruined by amateurs.

    • Connections
      Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: Charlton Heston/Norman Mailer/David Brenner/Ian Whitcomb (1974)
    • Soundtracks
      Symphony No. 5 in C minor I. Allegro con brio
      (uncredited)
      Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
      Performed by The Los Angeles Philharmonic conducted by Lawrence Foster
      [Played by the orchestra over the opening title card and credits; reprise played over the end credits]

    User reviews34

    Featured review
    7/10

    Engaging and somewhat memorable to say the least

    If you're a World War II movie fan or a woman and a Maximillian Schell fan, or both, this hard to find film has definitely captured Maximillian Schell's charm and appeal. Even though he plays a German General, the "bad guy," his performance makes it very difficult NOT to like him. He is handsome and witty underneath the power of authority that he exudes. His performance is by far the best. A hand would have to be given to given to the young "pre-Naked Gun" Leslie Nielsen also. The movie plot is perhaps a little unrealistic but that's the beauty of film, right? Engaging and somewhat memorable to say the least. Worth a look if you can find it.
    • CountessNatalya
    • Jan 12, 2005
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    • Release date
      • December 22, 1967 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • French
      • Italian
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • The Battle Hours
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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