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