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