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