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