Counterpoint

Counterpoint (1968)

Counterpoint is a 1968 drama starring Chartlon Heston. Lionel Evans (Heston) is a conductor whose orchestra is captured by the Nazis during a counterattack in Belgium following the Ardennes offensive. Brigadier General Schiller (Maximilian Schell) is a big fan of Evans' work and attempts to force him to perform a special concert just for him or risk execution. Evans grapples with whether to give in to Schiller or not.

MP40

As in most World War II films, the MP40 is the most commonly seen firearm in the hands of the German forces. During the finale, Evans, Victor Rice (Leslie Nielsen) as well as Schiller's second in command Colonel Arndt (Anton Diffring) wield MP40s. The one used by Evans has two magazines taped together "jungle" style.

MP40 9mm

A German ski patrol led by Lieutenant Heiser (with slung MP40) captures the orchestra.

Arndt's men with their MP40s in the castle courtyard.

Evans firing an MP40 with dual magazines during the climax.

Evans yells for Rice to get everyone to safety.

Evans resumes firing at the Nazis.

Luger P08

Colonel Arndt (Anton Diffring) carries a Luger P08 as his sidearm. Schiller himself also briefly uses one during the climax to kill Arndt in order to save Evans.

Luger P08 9mm

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Arndt fires his Luger in the air to make the arguing musicians shut up.

Arndt threatens Long (Linden Chiles) with his Luger.

M1911

Victor Rice (Leslie Nielsen) uses an M1911 briefly during the final shootout.

World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP

Rice fires his M1911 from the back of the bus.