The Element of Crime (1984)
Starring Michael Elphick, Esmond Knight, Me Me Lai
Directed by Lars von Trier
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.
Runtime: 104 min.
Rating: 6.6
DVD
Languages: Arabic,English
Countries: Denmark
Genres: Crime,Drama,Mystery,Science Fiction,Thriller
Keywords: cairo,journey in the past,hypnosis,murder,police officer
Cast
Fisher
Osborne
Kim
Kramer
Therapist
Coroner
Coroner's Assistant
Portier 1
Portier 2
Schmuck of Ages
White Policeman
Black Policeman
Angry Policeman
Hotel Guest
Grandfather
Lotto Girl 1
Lotto Girl 2
Librarian
Judge