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Counterstrike

  • TV Series
  • 1990–1993
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
252
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Christopher Plummer, Simon MacCorkindale, and James Purcell in Counterstrike (1990)
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After his wife is killed in a terrorist operation, international industrialist Alexander Addington assembles a private team of troubleshooters to help combat terrorism around the world.After his wife is killed in a terrorist operation, international industrialist Alexander Addington assembles a private team of troubleshooters to help combat terrorism around the world.After his wife is killed in a terrorist operation, international industrialist Alexander Addington assembles a private team of troubleshooters to help combat terrorism around the world.

  • Stars
    • Simon MacCorkindale
    • Christopher Plummer
    • Tom Kneebone
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    252
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    • Stars
      • Simon MacCorkindale
      • Christopher Plummer
      • Tom Kneebone
    • 9User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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    Simon MacCorkindale
    Simon MacCorkindale
    • Peter Sinclair
    • 1990–1993
    Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer
    • Alexander Addington
    • 1990–1993
    Tom Kneebone
    • Bennett
    • 1990–1993
    Andre Mayers
    Andre Mayers
    • J.J.
    • 1990–1993
    Sophie Michaud
    • Gabrielle Germont
    • 1991–1993
    Patricia Cartier
    • Helene Previn
    • 1991–1993
    James Purcell
    • Hector Stone
    • 1991–1993
    Cyrielle Clair
    Cyrielle Clair
    • Nicole Beaumont
    • 1990–1991
    Stephen Shellen
    Stephen Shellen
    • Luke Brenner
    • 1990–1991
    Laurence Ashley
    Laurence Ashley
    • Suzanne Addington
    • 1990–1991
    Michel Voletti
    Michel Voletti
    • Philippe…
    • 1990–1992
    Ron White
    Ron White
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    • 1990–1991
    Jérôme Henry
    • 1990…
    • 1990–1992
    Hrant Alianak
    Hrant Alianak
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    • 1991–1992
    Nigel Bennett
    Nigel Bennett
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    • 1990–1993
    Frank Pellegrino
    Frank Pellegrino
    • Marco…
    • 1990–1991
    Nancy Czer
    • Carol…
    • 1990–1993
    Hal Eisen
    • Hitman
    • 1990–1993
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    8CheshireCatsGrin

    A++

    I rarely like TV as much as I liked this one. I wish USA had kept it on. I have so many fond memories of the plots and actually have some old BETA tapes of some of the episodes. The second and 3rd seasons were the best, IMHO, but the entire series was 5 stars of 5. For me to remember a show after all these years that was so little known says a lot about the quality of the writers etc.
    10lwsrider

    Counterstrike left too soon!

    Is there anyone out there who knows if Counterstrike is up for sale? I would love to own it!

    It is too bad that such a good show was canceled in its prime. Counterstrike had a good cast, and good story lines every week. The show came on at a time when I was not able to watch it, so I had to record it. I regret that I did not save any of the recorded episodes.

    Christopher Plummer was perfect as Alexander Addington. The relationship of Peter and Gabrielle was predictable, yet very well done. But I liked the addition of James Purcell as Stone. Here was an ex-CIA operative being brought in from the cold into an elite organization like this. Almost like a fish out of water, but he quickly learned the ropes.

    Hopefully, Counterstrike will return to television in the form of re-runs.

    It is not too big a stretch to believe there might just be an organization out there, like the Counterstrike team, actually fighting crime behind the scene, going after criminals who think they are "above the law."
    Saintly-2

    "No mission is impossible."

    One of the best shows ever. I was very upset that this one was cancelled. A Canadian cross between "Mission Immpossible" and "The Avengers". The romantic antics of Simon and Sophie are the greatest. If it can be found in reruns, definitely worth watching.
    jpn72

    Great, positive show

    It was Mission Impossible for the 90s. I also was drawn to the show by the teamwork of the group and that it was such a moral show that was honest about corruption in high places - but never made a big show any of this. No tribute sites anywhere?
    Class-Act

    ALL TIME FAVORITE T.V. Series

    Why this show was cancelled so soon is a mystery to me. Very believable storylines stemming from many current events in real life! If you enjoy suspense, mystery with a tad of humour all wrapped up in one then seek the reruns. I enjoyed it from the beginning but really got into it after the second season with the new charcters Gabrelle and Stone. Most people I talked to about it loved Peter character, I happen to think Stone had a very unique character and Purcell played it well. You can't help but love Gabby-a photo journalist with a hugh curiosity for info on anything with a heart beat! Good work guys!

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    • Trivia
      Not counting a few episodes (to be recited by other characters or directly without it), all of them end with a quote recited by Alexander Addington about the plot of each episode.
    • Quotes

      Alexander Addington: [intro in the first season] I swear eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.

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    • Release date
      • July 1, 1990 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
      • France
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Auf eigene Faust
    • Filming locations
      • Paris, France
    • Production companies
      • Alliance Communications Corporation
      • Atlantique Productions
      • Compagnie Française Cinématographique (CFC)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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