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