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