The Square Peg

1958·Movie
1h 29min
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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
Classic British ComedySlapstick HumorWar SatireIdentity SwapPhysical Comedy ShowcaseUnderdog StoryMilitary FarceNostalgic EntertainmentWholesome Fun

Crew

Directed by:
John Paddy Carstairs, Susan Dyson
Written by:
Norman Wisdom, Jack Davies, Henry Blyth

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