The Element of Crime

The Element of Crime (1984) is a crime, drama film directed by Lars von Trier rated 6.4/10.

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

Michael Elphick

Fisher

Esmond Knight

Osborne

Me Me Lai

Kim

Jerold Wells

Kramer

Ahmed El Shenawi

Therapist

Astrid Henning-Jensen

House Keeper

Janos Hersko

Coroner

Stig Larsson

Coroner's Assistant

Harry Harper

Portier 1

Roman Moszkowicz

Portier 2

Lars von Trier

Schmuck of Ages

Frederik Casby

White Policeman