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