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The Element of Crime

6.4

1984•1h 44m

Science Fiction

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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The Element of Crime (Forbrydelsens Element) - Trailer 1984

Cast

Photo of Michael Elphick

Michael Elphick

Fisher

Photo of Esmond Knight

Esmond Knight

Osborne

Photo of Me Me Lai

Me Me Lai

Kim

Photo of Jerold Wells

Jerold Wells

Kramer

Photo of Ahmed El Shenawi

Ahmed El Shenawi

Therapist

Photo of Astrid Henning-Jensen

Astrid Henning-Jensen

House Keeper

Photo of Stig Larsson

Stig Larsson

Coroner's Assistant

Photo of Lars von Trier

Lars von Trier

Schmuck of Ages

Photo of Jon Bang Carlsen

Jon Bang Carlsen

Angry Policeman

Photo of Leif Magnusson

Leif Magnusson

Hotel Guest

Photo of Preben Lerdorff Rye

Preben Lerdorff Rye

Grandfather

Photo of Camilla Overbye Roos

Camilla Overbye Roos

Lotto Girl 1

Photo of Mogens Rukov

Mogens Rukov

Librarian

Photo of Gotha Andersen

Gotha Andersen

Judge

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