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