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