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