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