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