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
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
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