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The Square Peg (1958)

6.5audience score
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Released December 4, 1958Runtime 1h 29mDirector John Paddy Carstairs

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

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Cast of The Square Peg

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
André Maranne

André Maranne

Jean-Claude
Frank Williams

Frank Williams

Captain Ford
Richard Marner

Richard Marner

German Officer
John G. Heller

John G. Heller

German Officer at Gatepost
Roger Avon

Roger Avon

Workman (uncredited)

About The Square Peg

Where can I watch The Square Peg?

The Square Peg is currently streaming in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel .

Who stars in The Square Peg?

The Square Peg stars Norman Wisdom, Honor Blackman, Edward Chapman, Campbell Singer, Hattie Jacques.

Who directed The Square Peg?

The Square Peg was directed by John Paddy Carstairs.

How long is The Square Peg?

The Square Peg has a runtime of 1h 29m.

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