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