

The Element of Crime (1984)
Crime
Drama
Science Fiction
- 2h 44m
64 %
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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.
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.
Top Billed Cast

Michael Elphick
Fisher

Esmond Knight
Osborne

Me Me Lai
Kim

Jerold Wells
Kramer

Ahmed El Shenawi
Therapist

Astrid Henning-Jensen
House Keeper
Janos Hersko
Coroner

Stig Larsson
Coroner's Assistant
Harry Harper
Portier 1
Roman Moszkowicz
Portier 2
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