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