
The Element of Crime (1984)
Original Title: Forbrydelsens element
Crime
Drama
Science Fiction
6.4 (206 votes)
1h 44m
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.
Details
- Director
- Lars von Trier
- Writer
- Niels Vørsel
- Original Language
- Danish
- Budget
- N/A
Cast
Ahmed El Shenawi
Astrid Henning-Jensen
Esmond Knight
Harry Harper
Janos Hersko
Jerold Wells
Me Me Lai
Michael Elphick
Roman Moszkowicz
Stig Larsson
Keywords
cairo
hypnosis
journey in the past
murder
police officer
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