The Element of Crime 1984

The Element of Crime

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6.4 / 10   187 vote(s)
NR
Crime Drama 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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Michael Elphick

Fisher

Esmond Knight

Osborne

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Jerold Wells

Kramer

Ahmed El Shenawi

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Astrid Henning-Jensen

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Release Date 1984-05-14
Runtime 1h 44m
Directors Tom Elling, Lars von Trier, Åke Sandgren, Åke Sandgren
Producer Per Holst
Writers Lars von Trier, Niels Vørsel