The Element of Crime (1984)
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.
Directed by: Lars von Trier
Top Billed Cast: Maria Holkenfeldt-Behrendt, Mogens Rukov, Roman Moszkowicz
Runtime: 104 minutes
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Michael Elphick
Fisher
Esmond Knight
Osborne
Me Me Lai
Kim
Jerold Wells
Kramer
Ahmed El Shenawi
Therapist
Astrid Henning-Jensen
House Keeper
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Janos Hersko
Coroner
Stig Larsson
Coroner's Assistant
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Harry Harper
Portier 1
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Roman Moszkowicz
Portier 2
Lars von Trier
Schmuck of Ages
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Frederik Casby
White Policeman
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Duke Addabayo
Black Policeman
Jon Bang Carlsen
Angry Policeman
Leif Magnusson
Hotel Guest
Preben Lerdorff Rye
Grandfather
Camilla Overbye Roos
Lotto Girl 1
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Maria Holkenfeldt-Behrendt
Lotto Girl 2
Mogens Rukov
Librarian
Gotha Andersen
Judge
