
The Square Peg
The Square Peg
Release: 1958-12-04·Runtime: 89m·★ 6.5
WarComedy
Norman Pitkin and Mr Grimsdale are council workmen mending the road outside an Army base when they come into conflict with the military. Shortly afterwards, they get drafted and fall into the clutches of the Sergeant they have just bested. They are sent to France to repair roads in front of the Allied advance but get captured. Pitkin takes advantage of a useful similarity to impersonate General Schreiber and manages to return a hero
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
The Rank Organisation
Cast
Frank Williamsas Captain Ford
Oliver Reedas (uncredited)
Richard Warneras (uncredited)
John G. Helleras German Officer at Gatepost
Gordon Harrisas Corporal (uncredited)
Edward Chapmanas Private Wilfred Grimsdale
Hattie Jacquesas Gretchen
Jim Bradyas Mr. Fred Ferndale (uncredited)
Campbell Singeras Sergeant Loder
Roger Avonas Workman (uncredited)
Martin Boddeyas Colonel (uncredited)
Victor Maddernas Motor Pool Corporal (uncredited)
Ian Wilsonas Extra (uncredited)
Harold Goodwinas Workman (uncredited)
Brian Wildeas New Recruit (uncredited)
Norman Wisdomas Private Norman Pitkin / General Otto Schreiber
Brian Worthas Henri Le Blanc
Robert Gillespieas German Soldier (uncredited)
Fred Griffithsas Lorry Driver (uncredited)
Jim McManusas New Recruit (uncredited)
Honor Blackmanas Junior Commander Lesley Cartland
Terence Alexanderas Captain Wharton
Terence Cooperas Paratrooper (uncredited)
Richard Marneras German Officer
André Maranneas Jean-Claude
Robert Desmondas Sentry (uncredited)
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