A black comedy on a nuclear theme, it has the inimitable Peter Sellers triumphant in a trio of roles.

Most famous is Strangelove, the scientist whose artificial arm repeatedly makes a Heil Hitler sign as an involuntary reflex action).

There's also two splendid co-stars in George C Scott and Sterling Hayden, and an impressive supporting cast which includes Keenan Wynn, Slim Pickens and Tracy Reed.

Sellers and Wynn share what is the film's funniest scene, involving a telephone call to the American President.

Triumphantly anarchic stuff: Watch out for James Earl Jones in his film debut.