The Element of Crime
Movie
Type
1984
Year
1h 44m
Runtime
★ 6.6
Rating
Crime / Drama / Science Fiction
Genre
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.
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Cast

Michael Elphick
Fisher

Esmond Knight
Osborne

Me Me Lai
Kim
Jerold Wells
Kramer

Ahmed El Shenawi
Therapist
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