Counterpoint

Counterpoint

Theatrical Release Poster

Country	United States
Directed by	Ralph Nelson
Release Date	1968
Studio	Universal Pictures
Distributor	Universal Pictures

Main Cast
Character	Actor
Lionel Evans	Charlton Heston
Gen. Schiller	Maximilian Schell
Victor Rice	Leslie Nielsen
Col. Arndt	Anton Diffring
Captain Klingerman	Curt Lowens

Counterpoint is a 1968 drama starring Charlton Heston, directed by Ralph Nelson (The Wilby Conspiracy). 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 - 9x19mm

A German ski patrol led by Lieutenant Heiser (Horst Ebersberg) captures the orchestra.

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

Evans (Charlton Heston) 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.