Movie Description

Counterpoint

(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 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

Facts

Original TitleCounterpoint

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1967-12-22

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 46m

Production CompaniesUniversal Pictures

Genres

  • War
  • Drama
  • Thriller