The Square Peg
Originally released in 1958. The Square Peg is a war/comedy film. directed by John Paddy Carstairs. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Norman Wisdom, Honor Blackman, and Edward Chapman
Synopsis
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
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 4, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (30 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Norman Wisdom
as Private Norman Pitkin / General Otto Schreiber
Honor Blackman
as Junior Commander Lesley Cartland
Edward Chapman
as Private Wilfred Grimsdale
Campbell Singer
as Sergeant Loder
Hattie Jacques
as Gretchen
Brian Worth
as Henri Le Blanc
Terence Alexander
as Captain Wharton
John Warwick
as Colonel Layton
Arnold Bell
as General Hunt
Victor Beaumont
as Jogenkraut
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Rank Organisation
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 clutc...
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 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Square Peg released?
The Square Peg was released on December 4, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Square Peg?
The main cast of The Square Peg includes Norman Wisdom, Honor Blackman, Edward Chapman, Campbell Singer, Hattie Jacques.