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