The Mouse That Roared (1959)

FILM4, 11.00AM ★★★★

 Peter Sellers shines in three different roles in this clever political satire about a tiny duchy that declares war against America for imitating its sole export, wine. The war is a shaky ruse to avoid bankruptcy. Directed by Jack Arnold and starring Jean Seberg, this innocent comedy based on Leonard Wibberley’s novel is still funny today. It also features David Kossoff, Leo Mckern and Austin Willis.