The Element of Crime (1984)

6.4/10 104 min 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.

Cast

Michael Elphick

Fisher

Esmond Knight

Osborne

Me Me Lai

Kim

Jerold Wells

Kramer

Ahmed El Shenawi

Therapist

Astrid Henning-Jensen

House Keeper

Stig Larsson

Coroner's Assistant

Lars von Trier

Schmuck of Ages

Jon Bang Carlsen

Angry Policeman

Leif Magnusson

Hotel Guest

Preben Lerdorff Rye

Grandfather

Camilla Overbye Roos

Lotto Girl 1

Mogens Rukov

Librarian

Gotha Andersen

Judge

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