
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
Campbell Singeras Sergeant Loder
Terence Alexanderas Captain Wharton
Terence Cooperas Paratrooper (uncredited)
Robert Gillespieas German Soldier (uncredited)
Harold Goodwinas Workman (uncredited)
Gordon Harrisas Corporal (uncredited)
Roger Avonas Workman (uncredited)
Ian Wilsonas Extra (uncredited)
André Maranneas Jean-Claude
Robert Desmondas Sentry (uncredited)
Brian Worthas Henri Le Blanc
Victor Maddernas Motor Pool Corporal (uncredited)
Fred Griffithsas Lorry Driver (uncredited)
Oliver Reedas (uncredited)
Richard Warneras (uncredited)
Brian Wildeas New Recruit (uncredited)
Martin Boddeyas Colonel (uncredited)
Jim McManusas New Recruit (uncredited)
Honor Blackmanas Junior Commander Lesley Cartland
John G. Helleras German Officer at Gatepost
Edward Chapmanas Private Wilfred Grimsdale
Jim Bradyas Mr. Fred Ferndale (uncredited)
Norman Wisdomas Private Norman Pitkin / General Otto Schreiber
Richard Marneras German Officer
Frank Williamsas Captain Ford
Hattie Jacquesas Gretchen
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