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