The Element of Crime (1984)

The Element of Crime (1984)

1984-05-14 Denmark 104 Min. PG-13
6.4 198 votes

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.

Cast

Michael Elphick is Fisher
Fisher
Esmond Knight is Osborne
Osborne
Me Me Lai is Kim
Kim
Jerold Wells is Kramer
Kramer
Ahmed El Shenawi is Therapist
Therapist
Astrid Henning-Jensen is House Keeper
House Keeper
Janos Hersko is Coroner
Coroner
Stig Larsson is Coroner's Assistant
Coroner's Assistant
Harry Harper is Portier 1
Portier 1
Roman Moszkowicz is Portier 2
Portier 2
Lars von Trier is Schmuck of Ages
Schmuck of Ages
Frederik Casby is White Policeman
White Policeman

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