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