Summary
Counterpoint is an American war film first released in 1967,
directed by Ralph Nelson.
The film is based on a novel by Alan Sillitoe and stars Charlton Heston, Maximilian Schell, Kathryn Hays, Leslie Nielsen and Anton Diffring.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Ralph Nelson
- Script: James Lee, Joel Oliansky, Alan Sillitoe (novel)
- Photo: Russell Metty
- Music: Bronislau Kaper
- 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. Klingermann), Neva Patterson (Dorothy), Cyril Delevanti (Tartzoff), Gregory Morton (Jordon), Parley Baer (Hook), Dan Frazer (Chaminant), Ed Peck (Prescott), Ralph Nelson (Belgian officer), Paul Birch, Horst Ebersberg, Bill Erwin (Trumpet player), Norbert Meisel, Barry Ford (German "fake" US MP), Mischa Hausserman, Wilbur Schwandt (Orchestra (bass))
- Country: USA
- Language: English / German
- Runtime: 107 min
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Drama / War






