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The Element of Crime
First aired on May 14, 1984
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Genres: Crime, Drama, Science Fiction

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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Michael Elphick | Fisher
Esmond Knight | Osborne
Me Me Lai | Kim
Jerold Wells | Kramer
Ahmed El Shenawi | Therapist
Astrid Henning-Jensen | House Keeper
Featured Crew
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Lars von Trier | Director
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Bo Holten | Music
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Tom Elling | Director of Photography
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Stephen Wakelam | Translator
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Peter Grant | Props
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Jeffrey Nedergaard | Assistant Production Design