
Crime
Drama
Science Fiction
The Element of Crime
6.4
104 min
1984
Lars von Trier
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.
Top Cast

Michael Elphick
Fisher

Esmond Knight
Osborne

Me Me Lai
Kim

Jerold Wells
Kramer

Ahmed El Shenawi
Therapist
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