Counterpoint
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.
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Plot Summary
A schizophrenic composer, suffering from delusions that he is a Nazi Gestapo agent, is framed for the murder of a young American visitor to his isolated island estate. As the police investigation closes in, he must confront his own fractured reality to prove his innocence.
Critical Reception
Counterpoint received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its unique premise and Roddy McDowall's performance. However, some found the plot to be convoluted and the thriller elements not always convincing. It is generally considered a lesser-known but interesting entry in the psychological thriller genre of the late 1960s.
What Reviewers Say
- Roddy McDowall delivers a compelling and intense performance as the troubled composer.
- The film offers an intriguing psychological premise with elements of mystery and suspense.
- Some viewers found the plot's twists and turns to be overly complicated or less impactful than intended.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Israel, with the island estate being a real property on the Mediterranean coast.
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