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