Counterblast (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1948, Counterblast is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Paul L. Stein, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. An escaped World War 2 Nazi doctor, impersonates a murdered English doctor so he can work on a vaccination to protect the Germans in their planned germ warfare.
Who’s in it. Counterblast stars Robert Beatty as Dr. Paul Rankin, Mervyn Johns as Dr. Bruckner, the Beast of Ravensbruck, Margaretta Scott as Sister 'Johnnie' Johnson and Nova Pilbeam as Tracy Heart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Counterblast has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Counterblast page.
If you liked it. Fans of Counterblast tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Counterblast (1948)?
- In GB, Counterblast is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Counterblast worth watching?
- Counterblast holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Counterblast?
- Counterblast stars Robert Beatty, Mervyn Johns, Margaretta Scott, Nova Pilbeam and Sybilla Binder.