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