claim: Brian De Palma is a Westerner.
evidence: Mine Own Executioner is a 1947 British psychological thriller drama film starring Burgess Meredith and directed by Anthony Kimmins , and based on the novel of the same name by Nigel Balchin .. Anthony Kimmins. Anthony Kimmins. Nigel Balchin. Nigel Balchin. Burgess Meredith. Burgess Meredith. psychological thriller. psychological thriller. drama film. drama film. It was entered into the 1947 Cannes Film Festival .. 1947 Cannes Film Festival. 1947 Cannes Film Festival. The title is derived from a quotation of John Donne 's `` Devotions '' , which serves as the motto for the original book .. John Donne. John Donne. Devotions. Devotions upon Emergent Occasions