Film · Crime, Drama, Science Fiction
The Element of Crime (1984)
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.
- Director
- Lars von Trier
- Writers
- Lars von Trier, Niels Vørsel
- Country
- Denmark
- Language
- Danish
- Release date
- May 14, 1984
- Original title
- Forbrydelsens element
The Element of Crime was released on May 14, 1984. Where to watch in United States: MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel (subscription).
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The Element of Crime cast
Michael ElphickFisher
Esmond KnightOsborne
Me Me LaiKim
Jerold WellsKramer
Ahmed El ShenawiTherapist
Astrid Henning-JensenHouse Keeper- Janos HerskoCoroner
Stig LarssonCoroner's Assistant- Harry HarperPortier 1
- Roman MoszkowiczPortier 2
Lars von TrierSchmuck of Ages- Frederik CasbyWhite Policeman
- Duke AddabayoBlack Policeman
Jon Bang CarlsenAngry Policeman
Leif MagnussonHotel Guest
Preben Lerdorff RyeGrandfather
Camilla Overbye RoosLotto Girl 1- Maria Holkenfeldt-BehrendtLotto Girl 2
Mogens RukovLibrarian
Gotha AndersenJudge
