The Element of Crime

The Element of Crime (1984-05-14)

Crime | Drama | Science Fiction |

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Overview

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.

Directed By: Lars von Trier

Star Cast: Michael Elphick , Esmond Knight , Me Me Lai , Jerold Wells ,

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Status: Released
Runtime: 104m
Popularity: 3.8872
Language: da

Budget: $0
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Vote Average: 6.368
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Michael Elphick

Michael Elphick

Fisher

Esmond Knight

Esmond Knight

Osborne

Me Me Lai

Me Me Lai

Kim

Jerold Wells

Jerold Wells

Kramer

Ahmed El Shenawi

Ahmed El Shenawi

Therapist

Astrid Henning-Jensen

Astrid Henning-Jensen

House Keeper

Janos Hersko

Janos Hersko

Coroner

Stig Larsson

Stig Larsson

Coroner's Assistant

Harry Harper

Harry Harper

Portier 1

Roman Moszkowicz

Roman Moszkowicz

Portier 2

Lars von Trier

Lars von Trier

Schmuck of Ages

Frederik Casby

Frederik Casby

White Policeman

Duke Addabayo

Duke Addabayo

Black Policeman

Jon Bang Carlsen

Jon Bang Carlsen

Angry Policeman

Leif Magnusson

Leif Magnusson

Hotel Guest

Preben Lerdorff Rye

Preben Lerdorff Rye

Grandfather

Camilla Overbye Roos

Camilla Overbye Roos

Lotto Girl 1

Maria Holkenfeldt-Behrendt

Maria Holkenfeldt-Behrendt

Lotto Girl 2