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