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