Genres
Crime , Drama , Science Fiction
Duration
104 min
Director
Lars von Trier
Rating
6.4
Release Date
May 14, 1984
The Element of Crime
Original title: Forbrydelsens element
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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.
The Element of Crime cast
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Michael Elphick
Character:
Fisher
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Esmond Knight
Character:
Osborne
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Me Me Lai
Character:
Kim
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Jerold Wells
Character:
Kramer
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Ahmed El Shenawi
Character:
Therapist
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Astrid Henning-Jensen
Character:
House Keeper
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Janos Hersko
Character:
Coroner
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Stig Larsson
Character:
Coroner's Assistant
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Harry Harper
Character:
Portier 1
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Roman Moszkowicz
Character:
Portier 2
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Lars von Trier
Character:
Schmuck of Ages
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Frederik Casby
Character:
White Policeman
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Duke Addabayo
Character:
Black Policeman
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Jon Bang Carlsen
Character:
Angry Policeman
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Leif Magnusson
Character:
Hotel Guest
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Preben Lerdorff Rye
Character:
Grandfather
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Camilla Overbye Roos
Character:
Lotto Girl 1
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Maria Holkenfeldt-Behrendt
Character:
Lotto Girl 2
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Mogens Rukov
Character:
Librarian
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Gotha Andersen
Character:
Judge
