The Element of Crime(1984)
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The Element of Crime Synopsis
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.
The Element of Crime (1984) is a crime, drama and science fiction film directed by Lars von Trier, released on May 14, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Michael Elphick, Esmond Knight, Me Me Lai and Jerold Wells. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 236 ratings.
- Director:
- Lars von Trier
- Writers:
- Lars von Trier, Niels Vørsel
- Cinematographer:
- Tom Elling
- Production:
- Det Danske Filminstitut, Per Holst Filmproduktion, Asta Film
- Status:
- Released
The Element of Crime (1984) Trailer
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The Element of Crime Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Janos Hersko
as Coroner
Stig Larsson
as Coroner's Assistant
- Harry Harper
Harry Harper
as Portier 1
- Roman Moszkowicz
Roman Moszkowicz
as Portier 2
Lars von Trier
as Schmuck of Ages
- Frederik Casby
Frederik Casby
as White Policeman
Key crew
Directed by Lars von Trier, written by Lars von Trier and Niels Vørsel.
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The Element of Crime Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 236 ratings.
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The Element of Crime – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Element of Crime online?
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The Element of Crime (1984) is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Element of Crime?
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The main cast of The Element of Crime (1984) includes Michael Elphick, Esmond Knight, Me Me Lai, Jerold Wells and Ahmed El Shenawi. The film was directed by Lars von Trier. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Element of Crime released?
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The Element of Crime was released on May 14, 1984 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is The Element of Crime worth watching?
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The Element of Crime (1984) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 236 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Element of Crime?
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