Counterpoint

feature film, 1967.

DIRECTED BY: Ralph Nelson

Counterpoint

CAST:
Charlton Heston (Lionel Evans),
Maximilian Schell (general Schiller),
Kathryn Hays (Annabelle Rice),
Leslie Nielsen (Victor Rice),
Anton Diffring (pukovnik Arndt)

SCRIPT:
James Lee,
Joel Oliansky (prema romanu Alana Sillitoea)

PHOTOGRAPHY:
Russell Metty

Synopsis:
During World War II Symphony Orchestra is on a European tour. It is abruptly interrupted in Belgium when a city they are to perform in is attacked by the German army. Conductor Lionel Evans tries to escape with the orchestra, but the Germans capture them. Led by Colonel Arndt, the soldiers take them to the castle. Evans learns that their superior, Gen. Schiller is a lover of classical music and expects a private concert...

color, 35 mm, 107 min