The Element of Crime
May 14, 1984 · 1h 44m · Crime, Drama, Science Fiction
⭐ 6.3· 222 votes
Director Lars von Trier
Writer Lars von Trier
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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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Michael Elphick
Fisher
Esmond Knight
Osborne
Me Me Lai
Kim
Jerold Wells
Kramer
Ahmed El Shenawi
Therapist
Astrid Henning-Jensen
House Keeper
Janos Hersko
Coroner
Stig Larsson
Coroner's Assistant
Harry Harper
Portier 1
Roman Moszkowicz
Portier 2
Lars von Trier
Schmuck of Ages
Frederik Casby
White Policeman
Duke Addabayo
Black Policeman
Jon Bang Carlsen
Angry Policeman
Leif Magnusson
Hotel Guest
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