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