
The Element of Crime (1984)
Crime, Drama, Science Fiction
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
The 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

Duke Addabayo
Black Policeman

Jon Bang Carlsen
Angry Policeman

Leif Magnusson
Hotel Guest

Preben Lerdorff Rye
Grandfather

Camilla Overbye Roos
Lotto Girl 1

Maria Holkenfeldt-Behrendt
Lotto Girl 2

Mogens Rukov
Librarian

Gotha Andersen
Judge
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