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