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