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