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The Element of Crime

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1984•1h 44m•6.4/10
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Sci-Fi

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.

Top 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

Details

Director
Lars von Trier
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Country
Denmark
Language
Arabic, English, German
Status
Released

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