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