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