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