The Element of Crime

The Element of Crime

Release Date: 1984-05-14

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.

Rating: 6.4 / 10

Cast

Michael Elphick

Michael Elphick

as Fisher

Esmond Knight

Esmond Knight

as Osborne

Me Me Lai

Me Me Lai

as Kim

Jerold Wells

Jerold Wells

as Kramer

Ahmed El Shenawi

Ahmed El Shenawi

as Therapist

Crew

  • Lars von Trier - Director

  • Bo Holten - Music

  • Tom Elling - Director of Photography

  • Stephen Wakelam - Translator

  • Palle Arestrup - Post-Production Manager

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