★ 6.4 /10

The Element of Crime

1984 · 104

Dir. Lars von Trier

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The Element of Crime

Name: The Element of Crime
Director: Lars von Trier
Genre: Crime, Drama, Science Fiction
Released: 1984-05-14
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Michael Elphick, Esmond Knight, Me Me Lai, Jerold Wells, Ahmed El Shenawi

★ 6.4 /10 (225) • 1984 • 1h 44m

Crime Drama Science Fiction

Original title: Forbrydelsens element

Director Lars von Trier

Screenplay Lars von Trier, Niels Vørsel

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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May 14, 1984

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Denmark

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Cast

Michael Elphick

Fisher

Esmond Knight

Osborne

Me Me Lai

Kim

Jerold Wells

Kramer

Ahmed El Shenawi

Therapist

Astrid Henning-Jensen

House Keeper

Stig Larsson

Coroner's Assistant

Lars von Trier

Schmuck of Ages

Jon Bang Carlsen

Angry Policeman

Preben Lerdorff Rye

Grandfather

Camilla Overbye Roos

Lotto Girl 1

Mogens Rukov

Librarian

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Where to watch The Element of Crime? The Element of Crime is available for streaming on Filmin.

Who stars in The Element of Crime? The main cast of The Element of Crime includes Michael Elphick, Esmond Knight, Me Me Lai, Jerold Wells, Ahmed El Shenawi.

Who directed The Element of Crime? The Element of Crime (1984) is directed by Lars von Trier.

How long is The Element of Crime? The Element of Crime has a runtime of 1h 44m. It was released in 1984.

What genre is The Element of Crime? The Element of Crime is a Crime, Drama, Science Fiction film. It has a rating of 6.4/10 with 225 votes.

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