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The Element of Crime
The Element of Crime
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The Element of Crime
1984
1h 44m
6.4(209 votes)
Crime
Drama
Science 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.

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Cast & Crew

20 members
Acting

Michael Elphick

Fisher

Michael Elphick
Acting

Esmond Knight

Osborne

Esmond Knight
Acting

Me Me Lai

Kim

Me Me Lai
Acting

Jerold Wells

Kramer

Jerold Wells
Acting

Ahmed El Shenawi

Therapist

Ahmed El Shenawi
Directing

Astrid Henning-Jensen

House Keeper

Astrid Henning-Jensen
Acting

Janos Hersko

Coroner

No Image
Writing

Stig Larsson

Coroner's Assistant

Stig Larsson
Acting

Harry Harper

Portier 1

No Image
Acting

Roman Moszkowicz

Portier 2

No Image
Directing

Lars von Trier

Schmuck of Ages

Lars von Trier
Acting

Frederik Casby

White Policeman

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Acting

Duke Addabayo

Black Policeman

No Image
Directing

Jon Bang Carlsen

Angry Policeman

Jon Bang Carlsen
Directing

Leif Magnusson

Hotel Guest

Leif Magnusson
Acting

Preben Lerdorff Rye

Grandfather

Preben Lerdorff Rye
Acting

Camilla Overbye Roos

Lotto Girl 1

Camilla Overbye Roos
Acting

Maria Holkenfeldt-Behrendt

Lotto Girl 2

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Writing

Mogens Rukov

Librarian

Mogens Rukov
Acting

Gotha Andersen

Judge

Gotha Andersen

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