The Element of Crime
1984 · Movie · NR · 104 min · ★ 6.4
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.
Where to watch
Streaming on MUBI.
2 hours to watch.
Stream (included)
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Years
- 1984
- Release date
- 1984-05-14
- Language
- Danish
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 104 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.4/10 (228 votes)
Themes
- cairo
- journey in the past
- hypnosis
- murder
- police officer
Awards & recognition
- Bodil Award — Best Danish Film · 1985
- Robert Award — Best Costume Design · 1985
- Robert Award — Best Sound Design · 1985
- Robert Award — Best Visual Effects · 1985
- Robert Award — Best Danish Film · 1985
Show all 8 awards →
- Robert Award — Best Editing · 1985
- Robert Award — Best Cinematography · 1985
- Robert Award — Best Production Design · 1985
Cast & crew
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
- JH
Janos Hersko
as Coroner
Stig Larsson
as Coroner's Assistant
- HH
Harry Harper
as Portier 1
- RM
Roman Moszkowicz
as Portier 2
Directed by Lars von Trier