The Element of Crime
1984•NR•1h 44m•6.4•Released
CrimeDramaScience 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.
Director
Lars von Trier
Writer
Lars von Trier, Niels Vørsel
Languages
Arabic, English, German
Studio
Det Danske Filminstitut
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
Production
Company
Det Danske Filminstitut
Company
Per Holst Filmproduktion
Company
Asta Film
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