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