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