The Element of Crime

1h 44min

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.

Production Companies

Det Danske Filminstitut

Per Holst Filmproduktion

Asta Film

Cast

Stig Larsson

Stig Larsson

Coroner's Assistant
Harry Harper

Harry Harper

Portier 1
Lars von Trier

Lars von Trier

Schmuck of Ages
Frederik Casby

Frederik Casby

White Policeman
Duke Addabayo

Duke Addabayo

Black Policeman
Jon Bang Carlsen

Jon Bang Carlsen

Angry Policeman
Leif Magnusson

Leif Magnusson

Hotel Guest
Mogens Rukov

Mogens Rukov

Librarian

Release date

14th May 1984

Status

Released

Spoken languages

العربية, English, Deutsch