This Irishman wrote "The Mouse that Roared" and "The Mouse on the Moon," among other gems. Lots of fun in the Cold War years.

And if you are Peter Sellers fan like I am:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7L7WLFBYR4

I am convinced the Kubrik saw this film and was inspired to build "Doctor Strangelove" around Sellers' special gift.