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