The Element of Crime Poster

The Element of Crime (1984)

NR 05/14/1984 Crime, Drama, Science Fiction 1h 44m
64%
User
Score
6.7/10
83%
66/100

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.

Lars von Trier

Director

Niels Vørsel

Screenplay

Top Billed Cast

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

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The Element of Crime (Forbrydelsens Element) - Trailer 1984

The Element of Crime (Forbrydelsens Element) - Trailer 1984

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