The Element of Crime (1984)
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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Cast
- Michael Elphick — Fisher
- Esmond Knight — Osborne
- Me Me Lai — Kim
- Jerold Wells — Kramer
- Ahmed El Shenawi — Therapist
- Astrid Henning-Jensen — House Keeper
- Janos Hersko — Coroner
- Stig Larsson — Coroner's Assistant
- Harry Harper — Portier 1
- Roman Moszkowicz — Portier 2
- Lars von Trier — Schmuck of Ages
- Frederik Casby — White Policeman
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