The Element of Crime

Name: The Element of Crime
Released: 1984-05-14
Rating: 6.373

6.4/10 (236)

·1984· 104 min

Director: 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.

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Trailer

Cast

Michael Elphick

Fisher

Esmond Knight

Osborne

Me Me Lai

Kim

Jerold Wells

Kramer

Ahmed El Shenawi

Therapist

Astrid Henning-Jensen

House Keeper

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Janos Hersko

Coroner

Stig Larsson

Coroner's Assistant

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Harry Harper

Portier 1

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Roman Moszkowicz

Portier 2

Lars von Trier

Schmuck of Ages

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Frederik Casby

White Policeman

In brief

The Element of Crime (1984) is a crime, drama, science fiction film. With an average rating of 6.4/10 from 236 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 44min. You can stream it on: MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Element of Crime online?

The Element of Crime is available on the following streaming services: MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Element of Crime?

The Element of Crime runs 104 minutes (1h 44min).

What rating does The Element of Crime have?

The Element of Crime has an average rating of 6.4/10 based on 236 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Element of Crime from?

The Element of Crime was released in 1984.