Mine Own Executioner (1949)
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London psychiatrist Burgess Meredith takes on the case of schizophrenic ex-POW Kieron Moore. So long as Meredith is diligent in his approach, Moore shows signs of improvement, and a lessening of his more violent tendencies. But the moment Meredith takes too much for granted, Moore goes off the deep… More London psychiatrist Burgess Meredith takes on the case of schizophrenic ex-POW Kieron Moore. So long as Meredith is diligent in his approach, Moore shows signs of improvement, and a lessening of his more violent tendencies. But the moment Meredith takes too much for granted, Moore goes off the deep end, murdering his wife and committing suicide. Brought up on malpractice charges, Meredith is saved by the testimony of his loyal physician-friend John Laurie, though for a time the psychiatrist's own mental condition is as fragile as that of his late patient. While Burgess Meredith was fond of noting that he had to leave Hollywood for England to find a worthwhile film role, Mine Own Executioner suffered from a bout of Hollywood-style interference in delineating the shady background of its protagonist, which might have clarified several confusing plot points. Still, the film has a lot of "guts," especially for a late-1940s effort. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Anthony Kimmins
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Classics
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jan 18, 1949 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
This overlooked British psychological drama is a gem.
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Cast
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Burgess Meredith
as Felix Milne
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Dulcie Gray
as Patricia Milne
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Michael Shepley
as Peter Edge
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Christine Norden
as Barbara Edge
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Kieron Moore
as Adam Lucian
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Barbara White
as Molly Lucian
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Walter Fitzgerald
as Dr. Norris Pile
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Edgar Norfolk
as Sir George Freethorne
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John Laurie
as Dr. James Garsten
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Martin Miller
as Dr. Hans Tautz
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Clive Morton
as Robert Paston
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Joss Ambler
as Julian Briant
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Jack Raine
as Inspector Pierce
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Helen Haye
as Lady Maresfield
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Lawrence Hanray
as Dr. Lefage
- Michael Hordern
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John Stuart
as Dr. John Hayling
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Ronald Simpson
as Mr. Grandison
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Gwynne Whitby
as Miss English
