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