The Element of Crime

The Element of Crime

1984
1h 44m
6.4

6.4/10

224 votes • View on IMDb
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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Language: DA

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Production Information

Production Companies
Det Danske Filminstitut Per Holst Filmproduktion Asta Film
Production Countries
Denmark
Spoken Languages
Arabic English German

Keywords

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Quick Facts

Original Title Forbrydelsens element
Release Date May 14, 1984
Status Released
Language DA
IMDb ID tt0087280

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

Harry Harper
Harry Harper

Portier 1

Roman Moszkowicz
Roman Moszkowicz

Portier 2

Lars von Trier
Lars von Trier

Schmuck of Ages

Frederik Casby
Frederik Casby

White Policeman

Key Crew

Lars von Trier
Director
Per Holst
Executive Producer
Lars von Trier
Screenplay
Niels Vørsel
Screenplay