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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.
Theatrical
May 1, 1987
DVD / Blu-ray
Sep 19, 2000
Director
Writers
Producer
Studio
Det Danske Filminstitut, Per Holst Filmproduktion, Asta Film
Original Title
Forbrydelsens element
Original Language
Danish
Keywords
Cast
Full credits →M
Michael Elphick
Fisher
E
Esmond Knight
Osborne
M
Me Me Lai
Kim
J
Jerold Wells
Kramer
A
Ahmed El Shenawi
Therapist
A
Astrid Henning-Jensen
House Keeper
S
Stig Larsson
Coroner's Assistant
L
Lars von Trier
Schmuck of Ages
J
Jon Bang Carlsen
Angry Policeman
L
Leif Magnusson
Hotel Guest
P
Preben Lerdorff Rye
Grandfather
C
Camilla Overbye Roos
Lotto Girl 1
M
Mogens Rukov
Librarian
G
Gotha Andersen
Judge
