Basic Info
Release: May 14, 1984
Runtime: 104 min
Rating: ⭐ 6.4/10 (214 votes)
Status: Released
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The Element of Crime (Forbrydelsens Element) - Trailer 1984 (YouTube)
The Element of Crime
1984
104 min
⭐ 6.4/10
214 votes
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.
Genres
Crime
Drama
Science Fiction
Production Countries
- Denmark
Spoken Languages
- Arabic ar
- English en
- German de
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Cast
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
Crew
Lars von Trier
Director
Bo Holten
Music
Per Holst
Executive Producer
Lars von Trier
Screenplay
Niels Vørsel
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