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