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The Square Peg (1958)

Movie ★ 6.5 89 min

War Comedy

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

John Paddy Carstairs Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 4, 1958
Runtime
89 min
IMDb
tt0052233
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Cast

Norman Wisdom Norman Wisdom Private Norman Pitkin / General Otto Schreiber Honor Blackman Honor Blackman Junior Commander Lesley Cartland Edward Chapman Edward Chapman Private Wilfred Grimsdale Campbell Singer Campbell Singer Sergeant Loder Hattie Jacques Hattie Jacques Gretchen Brian Worth Brian Worth Henri Le Blanc Terence Alexander Terence Alexander Captain Wharton John Warwick Colonel Layton Arnold Bell General Hunt Victor Beaumont Jogenkraut André Maranne André Maranne Jean-Claude Frank Williams Frank Williams Captain Ford Eddie Leslie Medical Officer Richard Marner Richard Marner German Officer John G. Heller John G. Heller German Officer at Gatepost Roger Avon Roger Avon Workman (uncredited) William Baskiville German Officer (uncredited) Jim Beasley British Solider (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Square Peg about?
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
Who directed The Square Peg?
The Square Peg was directed by John Paddy Carstairs.
Who stars in The Square Peg?
The Square Peg stars Norman Wisdom, Honor Blackman, Edward Chapman, Campbell Singer.
When was The Square Peg released?
The Square Peg is a 1958 war, comedy film.
Where can I watch The Square Peg?
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