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