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