Counterstrike (1990–1993)

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

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Simon MacCorkindale	...	Peter Sinclair (65 episodes, 1990-1993)
Christopher Plummer	...	Alexander Addington (65 episodes, 1990-1993)
Tom Kneebone	...	Bennett (65 episodes, 1990-1993)
Andre Mayers	...	J.J. (64 episodes, 1990-1993)
Sophie Michaud	...	Gabrielle Germont (42 episodes, 1991-1993)
Patricia Cartier	...	Helene Previn (42 episodes, 1991-1993)
James Purcell	...	Hector Stone (41 episodes, 1991-1993)
Cyrielle Clair	...	Nicole Beaumont (24 episodes, 1990-1991)
Stephen Shellen	...	Luke Brenner (23 episodes, 1990-1991)
Laurence Ashley	...	Suzanne Addington (23 episodes, 1990-1991)

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

counter terrorism | billionaire | counter spy | spy | female spy | 

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Taglines:

There's no justice; there's just us.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure

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Details

Country:

USA Canada France

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Auf eigene Faust

Filming Locations:

Paris, France

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alliance Communications Corporation, Atlantique Productions, Compagnie Française Cinématographique (CFC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (66 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

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?