The Element of Crime (Forbrydelsens element) 39 years old

The Element of Crime

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.

Credits

The Element of Crime Cast

Name Character
Lars von Trier He was 28, now 67 years old as Schmuck of Ages
Me Me Lai She was 32, now 72 years old as Kim
Mogens Rukov He was 40, 72 years old when he died as Librarian
Esmond Knight He was 78, 80 years old when he died as Osborne
Michael Elphick He was 37, 55 years old when he died as Fisher
Stig Larsson He was 28, now 68 years old as Coroner's Assistant
Preben Lerdorff Rye He was 66, 78 years old when he died as Grandfather
Leif Magnusson He was 29, now 69 years old as Hotel Guest
Gotha Andersen He was 63, 63 years old when he died as Judge
Jerold Wells He was 75, 90 years old when he died as Kramer

The Element of Crime Crew

Name Department
Otto Stenov as Grip. He was 31 (now 71) years old Camera
Bo Holten as Music. He was 35 (now 75) years old Sound
Tom Elling as Director of Photography. He was 37 (now 77) years old Camera
Per Holst as Executive Producer. He was 45 (now 85) years old Production
Niels Vørsel as Screenplay. He was 30 (now 70) years old Writing
Åke Sandgren as Assistant Director. He was 29 (now 68) years old Directing
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The Element of Crime (39 years)

  • Release day: Friday, May 18, 1984
  • Runtime: 104 minutes