The Element of Crime

April. 17,1987      NR
Rating:
6.7
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

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
Stig Larsson as  Coroner's Assistant
Lars von Trier as  Schmuck of Ages
Jon Bang Carlsen as  Angry Policeman
Leif Magnusson as  Hotel Guest

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