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The Element of Crime
CrimeDramaScience Fiction

THE ELEMENT OF CRIME

19841h 44m6.4 TMDb

Directed by Lars von Trier

Spoiler-Free

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.

Cast

Michael Elphick

Michael Elphick

Fisher

Esmond Knight

Esmond Knight

Osborne

Me Me Lai

Me Me Lai

Kim

Jerold Wells

Jerold Wells

Kramer

Ahmed El Shenawi

Ahmed El Shenawi

Therapist

Astrid Henning-Jensen

Astrid Henning-Jensen

House Keeper

Janos Hersko

Janos Hersko

Coroner

Stig Larsson

Stig Larsson

Coroner's Assistant

Movie Vibe

Suspense6.8
Emotion6.7
Complexity8.5
Humor5
Realism7.6
Action5
Darkness6.9

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • fans of intelligent science fiction
  • fans of moral complexity and intrigue

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • fans of purely lighthearted entertainment

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