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