The Square Peg
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Square Peg
- Genres: War, Comedy
- Release Date: 1958-12-04
- Runtime: 89 minutes
- Rating: 6.5/10 (30 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: The Rank Organisation
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.7682
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Square Peg?▼
The Square Peg is a War, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1958-12-04.
Who are the main actors in The Square Peg?▼
The main cast includes Norman Wisdom, Honor Blackman, Edward Chapman, Campbell Singer, Hattie Jacques, .
Where can I watch The Square Peg online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Square Peg is available.
Is The Square Peg based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of The Square Peg?▼
The Square Peg has an IMDb rating of 6.5/10 based on 30 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Square Peg?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Square Peg?▼
The soundtrack was composed by The Rank Organisation. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Square Peg filmed?▼
The Square Peg was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Square Peg?▼
The total runtime of The Square Peg is 89 minutes.
Is The Square Peg suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Square Peg?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Square Peg.
Does The Square Peg have a post-credit scene?▼
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