The Element of Crime
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The Element of Crime

★ 6.4/10 TMDB 1984-05-14 104 min

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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Michael Elphick
Michael Elphick
Fisher
Esmond Knight
Esmond Knight
Osborne
Me Me Lai
Me Me Lai
Kim
Jerold Wells
Jerold Wells
Kramer
Ahmed El Shenawi
Ahmed El Shenawi
Therapist
Astrid Henning-Jensen
Astrid Henning-Jensen
House Keeper
Janos Hersko
Coroner
Stig Larsson
Stig Larsson
Coroner's Assistant
Harry Harper
Portier 1
Roman Moszkowicz
Portier 2
Lars von Trier
Lars von Trier
Schmuck of Ages
Frederik Casby
White Policeman
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