The Element of Crime

The Element of Crime (1984)

Crime Drama Science Fiction

Fisher, an ex-detective, decides to take one final case when a mysterious serial killer claims the lives of several young girls. Fisher, unable to find the culprit, turns to Osbourne, a writer who was once respected for his contributions to the field of criminology. Fisher begins to use Osbourne's technique, which involves empathizing with serial killers; however, as the detective becomes increasingly engrossed in this method, things take a disturbing turn.

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  • Release Date: 1984-05-14
  • Runtime: 1h 44min
  • Director: Lars von Trier

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    • Trailer

    Cast

    • Michael Elphick

      Fisher

    • Esmond Knight

      Osborne

    • Me Me Lai

      Kim

    • Jerold Wells

      Kramer

    • Ahmed El Shenawi

      Therapist

    • Astrid Henning-Jensen

      House Keeper

    • Janos Hersko

      Coroner

    • Stig Larsson

      Coroner's Assistant

    • Harry Harper

      Portier 1

    • Roman Moszkowicz

      Portier 2

    • Lars von Trier

      Schmuck of Ages

    • Frederik Casby

      White Policeman

    • Duke Addabayo

      Black Policeman

    • Jon Bang Carlsen

      Angry Policeman

    • Leif Magnusson

      Hotel Guest

    • Preben Lerdorff Rye

      Grandfather

    • Camilla Overbye Roos

      Lotto Girl 1

    • Maria Holkenfeldt-Behrendt

      Lotto Girl 2

    • Mogens Rukov

      Librarian

    • Gotha Andersen

      Judge

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