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