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