Mine Own Executioner (1947): Cast & Plot
Mine Own Executioner is a 1947 drama thriller directed by Anthony Kimmins, starring Burgess Meredith as Felix Milne, Dulcie Gray and Kieron Moore. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Anthony Kimmins
- Original language
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English - Studio
- London Films Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mine Own Executioner About?
The premise of Mine Own Executioner without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Fearing her husband could become a killer, a woman seeks a psychiatrist’s help.
Mine Own Executioner Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- ptsd post traumatic stress disorder
- japanese soldier
- burma
- prisoner of war
- ladder
- british noir
- british
- post world war two
- psychology
- based on novel
Mine Own Executioner Cast & Characters
Burgess Meredith leads the cast as Felix Milne, with Dulcie Gray as Patricia Milne and Kieron Moore as Adam Lucian. Directed by Anthony Kimmins; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Anthony Kimmins
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Burgess Meredith as Felix Milne - Dulcie Gray as Patricia Milne
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Kieron Moore as Adam Lucian - Barbara White as Molly Sinclair Lucian
Also Starring in Mine Own Executioner
· 18 more- Christine Norden Barbara 'Babs' Edge
- Michael Shepley Peter Edge
- Michael Hordern Co-Counsel at Inquest
- John Laurie Dr. James Garsten
- Walter Fitzgerald Dr. Norris Pile
- Helen Haye Lady Maresfield
- Geoffrey Sumner Parkinson
- John Stuart Dr. John Hayling
- Clive Morton Robert Paston
- Martin Miller Dr. Hans Tautz
- Laurence Hanray Dr. Lefage
- Joss Ambler Julian Briant
- Jack Raine Inspector Pierce
- Edgar Norfolk Sir George Freethorne
- Jack Howarth Party Guest
- Ronald Simpson Mr. Grandison
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- Gwynne Whitby Miss English
- Malcolm Dalmayne Charlie Oakes
More from Anthony Kimmins
More films directed by Anthony Kimmins: The Amorous Prawn, Smiley Gets a Gun, Smiley and Aunt Clara.
Mine Own Executioner Plot Summary
What happens in Mine Own Executioner from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Felix Milne (Burgess Meredith) is an overworked psychologist who carries his own psychological burdens as he navigates the tangled lives of his patients and acquaintances. Molly Lucian (Barbara White) seeks his help for her husband, Adam Lucian (Kieron Moore), a former fighter pilot whose wartime trauma has left him fragile and increasingly volatile. Adam’s fragile state is complicated by his own acts and the pressure building beneath the surface, setting the stage for a tense, intimate drama about trust, dependence, and the thin line between care and control.
Full summary
The whole story of Mine Own Executioner, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Mine Own Executioner?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Felix Milne's profession?
Cars in Mine Own Executioner
14 cars on screen, including the 1946 Railton Eight Radford and the 1939 Austin 12/4 Taxi.
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1946 Railton Eight Radford Important role -
1939 Austin 12/4 Taxi Minor role -
Dennis Big Six Minor role -
1939 Wolseley unknown Minor role
Mine Own Executioner Also Known As
Also known as “Tödliches Geheimnis”.
- Also known as
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- Tödliches Geheimnis
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Mine Own Executioner FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Mine Own Executioner, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mine Own Executioner?
Mine Own Executioner runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Mine Own Executioner released?
Mine Own Executioner was released on November 22, 1947.
Who directed Mine Own Executioner?
Mine Own Executioner was directed by Anthony Kimmins.
More films by Anthony Kimmins Who is in the cast of Mine Own Executioner?
Mine Own Executioner stars Burgess Meredith as Felix Milne, Dulcie Gray as Patricia Milne and Kieron Moore as Adam Lucian, among 22 credited actors.
Does Mine Own Executioner have a post-credit scene?
No. Mine Own Executioner has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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