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Mine Own Executioner
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Mine Own Executioner

1947-11-22 · 108 min · ★ 7.0

Thriller · Drama

Fearing her husband could become a killer, a woman seeks a psychiatrist's help.

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Directors
Anthony Kimmins
Production companies
London Films Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Burgess MeredithBurgess MeredithFelix Milne
Dulcie GrayDulcie GrayPatricia Milne
Michael ShepleyMichael ShepleyPeter Edge
Christine NordenChristine NordenBarbara 'Babs' Edge
Kieron MooreKieron MooreAdam Lucian
Barbara WhiteBarbara WhiteMolly Sinclair Lucian
Walter FitzgeraldWalter FitzgeraldDr. Norris Pile
Edgar NorfolkSir George Freethorne
John LaurieJohn LaurieDr. James Garsten
Martin MillerMartin MillerDr. Hans Tautz
Clive MortonClive MortonRobert Paston
Joss AmblerJoss AmblerJulian Briant
Jack RaineJack RaineInspector Pierce
Laurence HanrayLaurence HanrayDr. Lefage
Helen HayeHelen HayeLady Maresfield
John StuartJohn StuartDr. John Hayling
Ronald SimpsonMr. Grandison
Gwynne WhitbyMiss English
Malcolm DalmayneCharlie Oakes
Michael HordernMichael HordernCo-Counsel at Inquest

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