CinemaOSMovie · 1984 · 1h 44m · NR
The Element of Crime
64%(239)IMDbCrimeDramaScience 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.

Directed byLars von Trier

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
DA
Released
May 14, 1984
Studios
Det Danske FilminstitutPer Holst FilmproduktionAsta Film

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The Element of Crime (Forbrydelsens Element) - Trailer 1984

The Element of Crime (Forbrydelsens Element) - Trailer 1984

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Coroner

Stig Larsson

Stig Larsson

Coroner's Assistant

Harry Harper

Portier 1

Roman Moszkowicz

Portier 2

Creative team
Directed by
Lars von Trier
Lars von Trier
Written by
Lars von Trier
Lars von Trier
Niels Vørsel
Niels Vørsel

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