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