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