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