Movie
The Element of Crime (1984)
Crime · Drama · Science Fiction
Story
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 Starring: Michael Elphick, Esmond Knight, Me Me Lai, Jerold Wells
The Element of Crime Cast
- Michael Elphick as Fisher
- Esmond Knight as Osborne
- Me Me Lai as Kim
- Jerold Wells as Kramer
- Ahmed El Shenawi as Therapist
- Astrid Henning-Jensen as House Keeper
- Janos Hersko as Coroner
- Stig Larsson as Coroner's Assistant
- Harry Harper as Portier 1
- Roman Moszkowicz as Portier 2
- Lars von Trier as Schmuck of Ages
- Frederik Casby as White Policeman