The Element of Crime (1984)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | da |
| Popularity | 3.53 |
Directed By
Lars von Trier
Crew
Tom Elling
Lars von Trier
Bo Holten
John Johansen
John Wexøe
Peter Grant
Lars Nielsen
Ole Jacob Victor
Stephen Wakelam
Palle Arestrup
Åke Sandgren
Henrik Fleischer
Lasse Spang Olsen
William Knuttel
Jeffrey Nedergaard
Leif Stubkjær
Stine Monty Freddie
Christel Hammer
Jan Richter-Friis
Bo Holten
Per Holst
Liz Cassidy
Iben Haahr Andersen
Morten Degnbol
Peter Englesson
Michael Frank Nielsen
Søren Berthelin
Tove Robert Rasmussen
William Quarshie
Lars von Trier
Jack Thuesen
Peter Høimark
Niels Vørsel
Steen Møller Rasmussen
Eg Norre
Jan Guldbrandsen
Åke Sandgren
Peter Høimark
Flemming Bruhn Pedersen
Jens Gielow
Birte Christensen
Per Årman
Manon Rasmussen
Tómas Gislason
Sanne Arnt Torp
Lasse Spang Olsen
John Johansen
Otto Stenov
Tómas Gislason
TOP 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
Duke Addabayo
Black Policeman
Jon Bang Carlsen
Angry Policeman
Leif Magnusson
Hotel Guest
Preben Lerdorff Rye
Grandfather
Camilla Overbye Roos
Lotto Girl 1
Maria Holkenfeldt-Behrendt
Lotto Girl 2
Mogens Rukov
Librarian
Gotha Andersen
Judge
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