The Element of Crime
May 14 1984
•2h 44m
•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
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