The Element of Crime

5/14/1984Released

4/1/1987Premiere
USA Film Festival

10/1/1984Premiere
Chicago International Film Festival

4/17/1987Theatrical (limited)

5/1/1987Theatrical
New York City, New York

The Element of Crime(1984)

CrimeDramaScience FictionRated , NR104 min.

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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PRODUCTION

OriginDenmark

Languagesda

CompaniesDet Danske Filminstitut/Per Holst Filmproduktion/Asta Film

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