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