The Element of Crime

Overview

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.

Directed by Lars von Trier

Top cast

Michael Elphick

Fisher

Esmond Knight

Osborne

Me Me Lai

Kim

Jerold Wells

Kramer

Ahmed El Shenawi

Therapist

Astrid Henning-Jensen

House Keeper

J

Janos Hersko

Coroner

Stig Larsson

Coroner's Assistant

H

Harry Harper

Portier 1

R

Roman Moszkowicz

Portier 2

Lars von Trier

Schmuck of Ages

F

Frederik Casby

White Policeman

D

Duke Addabayo

Black Policeman

Jon Bang Carlsen

Angry Policeman

Leif Magnusson

Hotel Guest

Preben Lerdorff Rye

Grandfather

Camilla Overbye Roos

Lotto Girl 1

M

Maria Holkenfeldt-Behrendt

Lotto Girl 2

Mogens Rukov

Librarian

Gotha Andersen

Judge

Details