The Element of Crime 1984
6.7 / 10
The Element of Crime
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.
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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Release Date:
May 14, 1984 (Denmark)
Run Time:
1hr 44`
MMPA Rating:
NR
Original Language:
Danish
Production Countries:
Denmark
Status:
Released
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The Element of Crime - The Element of Crime
Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
... Continuity
... Assistant Director
Cast
... Fisher
... Osborne
... Kim
... Kramer
... Therapist
JH
Janos Hersko... Coroner
... House Keeper
... Coroner's Assistant
HH
Harry Harper... Portier 1
... Portier 2
... Schmuck of Ages
... White Policeman
... Black Policeman
... Angry Policeman
... Hotel Guest
... Grandfather
... Lotto Girl 1
... Lotto Girl 1
... Lotto Girl 2
... Librarian
Produced By
PH
Per Holst... Executive Producer
LC
Liz Cassidy... Casting
SAT
Sanne Arnt Torp... Production Manager
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