Counterpoint - Revision history

PyramidHead at 23:57, 12 September 2021

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	{{Infobox Movie\|{{PAGENAME}}		{{Infobox Movie\|{{PAGENAME}}
	\|name=Counterpoint		\|name=''Counterpoint''
	\|picture=counterpoint_poster.jpeg		\|picture=counterpoint_poster.jpeg
	\|caption=''Theatrical Release Poster''		\|caption=''Theatrical Release Poster''
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	'''''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.		'''''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.

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	==MP40==		==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.		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.
	[[Image:MP40.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~400px~~\|[[MP40~~]] 9mm~~]]		[[Image:MP40.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|MP40 - 9x19mm]]
	[[Image:counterpoint2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~500px~~\|A German ski patrol led by Lieutenant Heiser ([[Horst Ebersberg]]) captures the orchestra.]]		[[Image:counterpoint2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A German ski patrol led by Lieutenant Heiser ([[Horst Ebersberg]]) captures the orchestra.]]
	[[Image:counterpoint4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~500px~~\|Arndt's men with their MP40s in the castle courtyard.]]		[[Image:counterpoint4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Arndt's men with their MP40s in the castle courtyard.]]
	[[Image:counterpoint7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~500px~~\|Evans ([[Charlton Heston]]) firing an MP40 with dual magazines during the climax.]]		[[Image:counterpoint7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Evans ([[Charlton Heston]]) firing an MP40 with dual magazines during the climax.]]
	[[Image:counterpoint10.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~500px~~\|Evans yells for Rice to get everyone to safety.]]		[[Image:counterpoint10.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Evans yells for Rice to get everyone to safety.]]
	[[Image:counterpoint11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~500px~~\|Evans resumes firing at the Nazis.]]		[[Image:counterpoint11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Evans resumes firing at the Nazis.]]

	==Luger P08==		==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.		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.
	[[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|Luger P08 ~~9mm~~]]		[[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]]
	[[Image:counterpoint5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~500px~~\|Arndt fires his Luger in the air to make the arguing musicians shut up.]]		[[Image:counterpoint5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Arndt fires his Luger in the air to make the arguing musicians shut up.]]
	[[Image:counterpoint6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~500px~~\|Arndt threatens Long ([[Linden Chiles]]) with his Luger.]]		[[Image:counterpoint6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Arndt threatens Long ([[Linden Chiles]]) with his Luger.]]
	[[Image:counterpoint_publicity_still.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Arndt holds his Luger on Lionel Evans ([[Charlton Heston]]) in a publicity still.]]		[[Image:counterpoint_publicity_still.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Arndt holds his Luger on Lionel Evans ([[Charlton Heston]]) in a publicity still.]]

	==M1911==		==M1911==
	Victor Rice ([[Leslie Nielsen]]) uses an [[M1911]] ~~briefly~~ during the final shootout.		Victor Rice ([[Leslie Nielsen]]) briefly uses an [[M1911]] during the final shootout.
	[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|none\|World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]]		[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|none\|World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]]
	[[Image:counterpoint9.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~500px~~\|Rice fires his M1911 from the back of the bus.]]		[[Image:counterpoint9.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Rice fires his M1911 from the back of the bus.]]

	== Karabiner 98k ==		== Karabiner 98k ==
	German soldiers also carry [[Karabiner 98k]] rifles.		German soldiers also carry [[Karabiner 98k]] rifles.
	[[File:Karabiner-98K.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~400px~~\|Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser. Manufactured in Germany, 1937.]]		[[File:Karabiner-98K.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser. Manufactured in Germany, 1937.]]
	[[Image:counterpoint4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~500px~~\|A Karabiner 98k is seen at the background center.]]		[[Image:counterpoint4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A Karabiner 98k is seen at the background center.]]

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	[[Category:War]]		[[Category:War]]
	[[Category:Drama]]		[[Category:Drama]]

Jcordell at 18:30, 24 September 2020

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	'''''Counterpoint''''' is a 1968 drama starring [[Charlton 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.		'''''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.

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Jcordell at 18:05, 24 September 2020

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	\|actor4=[[Anton Diffring]]		\|actor4=[[Anton Diffring]]
	\|character5=		\|character5=Captain Klingerman
	\|actor5=[[]]		\|actor5=[[Curt Lowens]]
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2020-09-24T13:17:30Z

MP40

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	[[Image:counterpoint2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A German ski patrol led by Lieutenant Heiser ([[Horst Ebersberg]]) captures the orchestra.]]		[[Image:counterpoint2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A German ski patrol led by Lieutenant Heiser ([[Horst Ebersberg]]) captures the orchestra.]]
	[[Image:counterpoint4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Arndt's men with their MP40s in the castle courtyard.]]		[[Image:counterpoint4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Arndt's men with their MP40s in the castle courtyard.]]
	[[Image:counterpoint7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Evans firing an MP40 with dual magazines during the climax.]]		[[Image:counterpoint7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Evans ([[Charlton Heston]]) firing an MP40 with dual magazines during the climax.]]
	[[Image:counterpoint10.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Evans yells for Rice to get everyone to safety.]]		[[Image:counterpoint10.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Evans yells for Rice to get everyone to safety.]]
	[[Image:counterpoint11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Evans resumes firing at the Nazis.]]		[[Image:counterpoint11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Evans resumes firing at the Nazis.]]

Jcordell at 13:15, 24 September 2020

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	{{Infobox Movie\|{{PAGENAME}}		{{Infobox Movie\|{{PAGENAME}}
	\|name=Counterpoint		\|name=Counterpoint
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	\|actor1=[[Charlton Heston]]		\|actor1=[[Charlton Heston]]
	\|character2= Gen. Schiller		\|character2= Gen. Schiller
	\|actor2=[[~~Maximillian~~ Schell]]		\|actor2=[[Maximilian Schell]]
	\|character3=Victor Rice		\|character3=Victor Rice
	\|actor3=[[Leslie ~~Nielson~~]]		\|actor3=[[Leslie Nielsen]]
	\|character4=Col. Arndt		\|character4=Col. Arndt
	\|actor4=[[Anton Diffring]]		\|actor4=[[Anton Diffring]]

Jcordell at 13:14, 24 September 2020

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	[[Image:counterpoint_poster.jpeg\|thumb\|300px\|right\|''Counterpoint'' (1968)]]		[[Image:counterpoint_poster.jpeg\|thumb\|300px\|right\|''Counterpoint'' (1968)]]
			{{Infobox Movie\|{{PAGENAME}}
			\|name=Counterpoint
			\|picture=counterpoint_poster.jpeg
			\|caption=''Theatrical Release Poster''
			\|country=[[Image:USA.jpg\|25px]]United States
			\|director=Ralph Nelson
			\|date=1968
			\|studio=Universal Pictures
			\|distributor=Universal Pictures
			\|character1=Lionel Evans
			\|actor1=[[Charlton Heston]]
			\|character2= Gen. Schiller
			\|actor2=[[Maximillian Schell]]
			\|character3=Victor Rice
			\|actor3=[[Leslie Nielson]]
			\|character4=Col. Arndt
			\|actor4=[[Anton Diffring]]
			\|character5=
			\|actor5=[[]]
			\|character6=
			\|actor6=[[]]
			}}


	'''''Counterpoint''''' is a 1968 drama starring [[Charlton 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.		'''''Counterpoint''''' is a 1968 drama starring [[Charlton 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.

Greg-Z: A 98k rifle is also seen on a screenshot

2020-09-24T06:12:14Z

A 98k rifle is also seen on a screenshot

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	[[Image:counterpoint5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Arndt fires his Luger in the air to make the arguing musicians shut up.]]		[[Image:counterpoint5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Arndt fires his Luger in the air to make the arguing musicians shut up.]]
	[[Image:counterpoint6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Arndt threatens Long ([[Linden Chiles]]) with his Luger.]]		[[Image:counterpoint6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Arndt threatens Long ([[Linden Chiles]]) with his Luger.]]
			[[Image:counterpoint_publicity_still.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Arndt holds his Luger on Lionel Evans ([[Charlton Heston]]) in a publicity still.]]

	==M1911==		==M1911==
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	[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|none\|World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]]		[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|none\|World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]]
	[[Image:counterpoint9.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Rice fires his M1911 from the back of the bus.]]		[[Image:counterpoint9.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Rice fires his M1911 from the back of the bus.]]

			== Karabiner 98k ==
			German soldiers also carry [[Karabiner 98k]] rifles.
			[[File:Karabiner-98K.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser. Manufactured in Germany, 1937.]]
			[[Image:counterpoint4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A Karabiner 98k is seen at the background center.]]

	[[Category:Movie]]		[[Category:Movie]]
	[[Category:War]]		[[Category:War]]
	[[Category:Drama]]		[[Category:Drama]]

Kooshmeister at 21:22, 23 September 2020

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	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.		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.
	[[Image:MP40.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|[[MP40]] 9mm]]		[[Image:MP40.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|[[MP40]] 9mm]]
	[[Image:counterpoint2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A German ski patrol led by Lieutenant Heiser (~~with slung MP40~~) captures the orchestra.]]		[[Image:counterpoint2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A German ski patrol led by Lieutenant Heiser ([[Horst Ebersberg]]) captures the orchestra.]]
	[[Image:counterpoint4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Arndt's men with their MP40s in the castle courtyard.]]		[[Image:counterpoint4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Arndt's men with their MP40s in the castle courtyard.]]
	[[Image:counterpoint7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Evans firing an MP40 with dual magazines during the climax.]]		[[Image:counterpoint7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Evans firing an MP40 with dual magazines during the climax.]]

Kooshmeister at 21:05, 23 September 2020

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	[[Image:counterpoint_poster.jpeg\|thumb\|300px\|right\|''Counterpoint'' (1968)]]		[[Image:counterpoint_poster.jpeg\|thumb\|300px\|right\|''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.		'''''Counterpoint''''' is a 1968 drama starring [[Charlton 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.

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	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.		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.
	[[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|Luger P08 9mm]]		[[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|Luger P08 9mm]]
	[[Image:~~counterpoint25~~.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Arndt fires his Luger in the air to make the arguing musicians shut up.]]		[[Image:counterpoint5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Arndt fires his Luger in the air to make the arguing musicians shut up.]]
	[[Image:counterpoint6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Arndt threatens Long ([[Linden Chiles]]) with his Luger.]]		[[Image:counterpoint6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Arndt threatens Long ([[Linden Chiles]]) with his Luger.]]

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[[Image:counterpoint_poster.jpeg|thumb|300px|right|''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.

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==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.
[[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|400px|[[MP40]] 9mm]]
[[Image:counterpoint2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A German ski patrol led by Lieutenant Heiser (with slung MP40) captures the orchestra.]]
[[Image:counterpoint4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Arndt's men with their MP40s in the castle courtyard.]]
[[Image:counterpoint7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Evans firing an MP40 with dual magazines during the climax.]]
[[Image:counterpoint10.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Evans yells for Rice to get everyone to safety.]]
[[Image:counterpoint11.jpg|thumb|none|500px|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.
[[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Luger P08 9mm]]
[[Image:counterpoint25.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Arndt fires his Luger in the air to make the arguing musicians shut up.]]
[[Image:counterpoint6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Arndt threatens Long ([[Linden Chiles]]) with his Luger.]]

==M1911==
Victor Rice ([[Leslie Nielsen]]) uses an [[M1911]] briefly during the final shootout.
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]]
[[Image:counterpoint9.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rice fires his M1911 from the back of the bus.]]

[[Category:Movie]]
[[Category:War]]
[[Category:Drama]]