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