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