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