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