The Element of Crime (1984)

The Element of Crime (1984)

1984-05-14 Denmark 104 Min. PG-13
6.4 197 votes

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.

Cast

Esmond Knight is Osborne
Jerold Wells is Kramer
Ahmed El Shenawi is Therapist
Astrid Henning-Jensen is House Keeper
Janos Hersko is Coroner
Stig Larsson is Coroner's Assistant
Coroner's Assistant
Harry Harper is Portier 1
Portier 1
Roman Moszkowicz is Portier 2
Lars von Trier is Schmuck of Ages
Schmuck of Ages
Frederik Casby is White Policeman
White Policeman