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