The Element of Crime
1984Fisher, 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.
Acted in
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
Janos Hersko
as Coroner
Stig Larsson
as Coroner's Assistant
Harry Harper
as Portier 1
Roman Moszkowicz
as Portier 2
Lars von Trier
as Schmuck of Ages
Frederik Casby
as White Policeman
Duke Addabayo
as Black Policeman
Jon Bang Carlsen
as Angry Policeman
Leif Magnusson
as Hotel Guest
Preben Lerdorff Rye
as Grandfather
Camilla Overbye Roos
as Lotto Girl 1
Maria Holkenfeldt-Behrendt
as Lotto Girl 2
Mogens Rukov
as Librarian
Gotha Andersen
as Judge