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