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The Element of Crime

Forbrydelsens element

1984·103'

Lars von Trier

CrimeDramaScience Fiction

★ 6.4

Letterboxd TMDB #9063

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.

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Cast

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

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