Movie

Counterpoint

“For every move... a counter move - for every attack... a counter attack!”

★ 6.2(23)19671h 46m

Counterpoint is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Ralph Nelson
Release date: 1967-12-22
Runtime: 1h 46m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

Counterpoint — trailer

About Counterpoint

Counterpoint is a 1967 movie in the War, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Ralph Nelson, starring Charlton Heston, Maximilian Schell and Kathryn Hays. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 23 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Counterpoint in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

prisonerorchestraus armybattle

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Counterpoint in United States?+

In United States, Counterpoint is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Counterpoint on Netflix?+

Counterpoint is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Counterpoint?+

Counterpoint has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

Who stars in Counterpoint?+

Counterpoint stars Charlton Heston, Maximilian Schell, Kathryn Hays, Leslie Nielsen and Anton Diffring.

When did Counterpoint come out?+

Counterpoint is a 1967 movie directed by Ralph Nelson.

What genre is Counterpoint?+

Counterpoint is War, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Counterpoint?+

Counterpoint was directed by Ralph Nelson.