The Element of Crime

The Element of Crime

1984104m6.4 (233)

CrimeDramaScience 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.

Crew

Lars von Trier

Lars von Trier

Director

TE

Tom Elling

Director of Photography

Lars von Trier

Lars von Trier

Screenplay

Niels Vørsel

Niels Vørsel

Screenplay

Cast

Michael Elphick

Michael Elphick

Fisher

Esmond Knight

Esmond Knight

Osborne

Me Me Lai

Me Me Lai

Kim

Jerold Wells

Jerold Wells

Kramer

Ahmed El Shenawi

Ahmed El Shenawi

Therapist

Astrid Henning-Jensen

Astrid Henning-Jensen

House Keeper

JH

Janos Hersko

Coroner

Stig Larsson

Stig Larsson

Coroner's Assistant

HH

Harry Harper

Portier 1

RM

Roman Moszkowicz

Portier 2

Lars von Trier

Lars von Trier

Schmuck of Ages

FC

Frederik Casby

White Policeman

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