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 | 8.482 |
Directed By
Lars von Trier
Crew
Lars von Trier
Bo Holten
Tom Elling
Stephen Wakelam
Palle Arestrup
Åke Sandgren
Peter Grant
John Johansen
William Knuttel
Jeffrey Nedergaard
Lars Nielsen
John Wexøe
Henrik Fleischer
Lasse Spang Olsen
Ole Jacob Victor
Leif Stubkjær
Bo Holten
Stine Monty Freddie
Christel Hammer
Jan Richter-Friis
Per Holst
Liz Cassidy
Iben Haahr Andersen
Morten Degnbol
Peter Englesson
Michael Frank Nielsen
Lars von Trier
Niels Vørsel
William Quarshie
Søren Berthelin
Steen Møller Rasmussen
Åke Sandgren
Peter Høimark
Tove Robert Rasmussen
Peter Høimark
Eg Norre
Jan Guldbrandsen
Jens Gielow
Flemming Bruhn Pedersen
Otto Stenov
Tómas Gislason
Jack Thuesen
Tómas Gislason
Manon Rasmussen
Birte Christensen
John Johansen
Lasse Spang Olsen
Per Årman
Sanne Arnt Torp
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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