The Element of Crime
The Element of Crime

The Element of Crime

6.4104 min
CrimeDramaScience Fiction

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.

Movie Info

Release Date: 5/14/1984

Runtime: 104 min

Director: Lars von Trier

Writers: Lars von Trier, Niels Vørsel

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

Stig Larsson

Stig Larsson

Coroner's Assistant

Lars von Trier

Lars von Trier

Schmuck of Ages

Jon Bang Carlsen

Jon Bang Carlsen

Angry Policeman

Leif Magnusson

Leif Magnusson

Hotel Guest

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