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