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