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The Element of Crime
1984
1h 44m
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 ElphickFisher
Esmond KnightOsborne
Me Me LaiKim
Jerold WellsKramer
Ahmed El ShenawiTherapist
Astrid Henning-JensenHouse Keeper
Janos HerskoCoroner
Stig LarssonCoroner's Assistant
Harry HarperPortier 1
Roman MoszkowiczPortier 2
Lars von TrierSchmuck of Ages
Frederik CasbyWhite Policeman
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