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195889 minWar, Comedy

The Square Peg

Is The Square Peg a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Square Peg worth watching? With a rating of 6.5/10, this War, Comedy film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Square Peg 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

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Top Cast

Norman Wisdom
Norman WisdomPrivate Norman Pitkin / General Otto Schreiber
Honor Blackman
Honor BlackmanJunior Commander Lesley Cartland
Edward Chapman
Edward ChapmanPrivate Wilfred Grimsdale
Campbell Singer
Campbell SingerSergeant Loder
Hattie Jacques
Hattie JacquesGretchen
Brian Worth
Brian WorthHenri Le Blanc
Terence Alexander
Terence AlexanderCaptain Wharton
John Warwick
John WarwickColonel Layton
Arnold Bell
Arnold BellGeneral Hunt
Victor Beaumont
Victor BeaumontJogenkraut

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Square Peg worth watching?

The Square Peg has received mixed reviews with a 6.5/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of War, Comedy movies.

Is The Square Peg hit or flop?

The Square Peg has received average ratings (6.5/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Square Peg?

The Square Peg is a War, Comedy movie that Norman Pitkin and Mr Grimsdale are council workmen mending the road outside an Army base when they come into conflict with the military. Shortly after...

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