The Element of Crime
movie

Released May 14, 1984
Genres:
Overview
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
as
Fisher

Esmond Knight
as
Osborne

Me Me Lai
as
Kim

Jerold Wells
as
Kramer

Ahmed El Shenawi
as
Therapist

Astrid Henning-Jensen
as
House Keeper
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Janos Hersko
as
Coroner

Stig Larsson
as
Coroner's Assistant
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Harry Harper
as
Portier 1
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Roman Moszkowicz
as
Portier 2

Lars von Trier
as
Schmuck of Ages
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Frederik Casby
as
White Policeman
Crew

Lars von Trier
as
Director

Bo Holten
as
Music
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Tom Elling
as
Director of Photography
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Stephen Wakelam
as
Translator
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Peter Grant
as
Props
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Jeffrey Nedergaard
as
Assistant Production Design
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John Johansen
as
Props

Palle Arestrup
as
Post-Production Manager
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Ole Jacob Victor
as
Stunts
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John Wexøe
as
Painter
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Henrik Fleischer
as
Location Sound Recordist

Lasse Spang Olsen
as
Stunt Coordinator