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