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