Movie · 1984 Available digitally

Elemento de um Crime

Forbrydelsens element · Lars von Trier

1h 39min Release: 05/14/1984 Crime Drama Ficção científica

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Elemento de um Crime is a crime e drama movie released in 1984, directed by Lars von Trier, starring Michael Elphick, Esmond Knight e Me Me Lai. It runs 1h 39min. In Brazil, it is available to stream on MUBI e MUBI Amazon Channel.

Official synopsis

Exilado no Cairo, o ex-policial Fisher revive as memórias de seu último caso enquanto trabalhava na Europa, e seu antigo mentor lhe pede para resolver uma série de assassinatos envolvendo vendedores de bilhetes de loteria. Usando os métodos controversos do mentor, ele refaz os passos de um suspeito.

Where to watch Elemento de um Crime

Streaming

MUBI

MUBI Amazon Channel

Availability in Brazil · updated 26/09/2026

Cast of Elemento de um Crime

12 actors

Michael Elphick as Fisher

Esmond Knight as Osborne

Me Me Lai as Kim

Jerold Wells as Kramer

Ahmed El Shenawi as Therapist

Astrid Henning-Jensen as House Keeper Janos Hersko as Coroner

Stig Larsson as Coroner's Assistant

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Harry Harper as Portier 1 Roman Moszkowicz as Portier 2

Lars von Trier as Schmuck of Ages Frederik Casby as White Policeman

Director: Lars von Trier
Cinematography: Tom Elling
Editing: Tómas Gislason
Screenplay: Lars von Trier, Niels Vørsel

Where you've seen the cast of Elemento de um Crime

Michael Elphick as Fisher is also in O Homem Elefante (1980), Mistério no Parque Gorky (1983) and A Maldição da Pantera Cor-de-Rosa (1983)
Esmond Knight as Osborne is also in Mórbida Curiosidade (1960)
Me Me Lai as Kim is also in Vivos Serão Devorados (1980)
Jerold Wells as Kramer is also in Piratas do Rio Sangrento (1962)

Frequently asked questions about Elemento de um Crime

Where to watch Elemento de um Crime?

In Brazil, Elemento de um Crime is available on MUBI e MUBI Amazon Channel.

Is Elemento de um Crime on any streaming service?

Yes. It is available to stream on MUBI e MUBI Amazon Channel.

Is Elemento de um Crime on Netflix?

No. As of the last check, on 26/09/2026, Elemento de um Crime was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on MUBI e MUBI Amazon Channel.

How long is Elemento de um Crime?

Elemento de um Crime runs 1h 39min (99 minutes).

What year did Elemento de um Crime come out?

Elemento de um Crime came out in 1984.

Elemento de um Crime details

Status: Released
Original title: Forbrydelsens element
Original language: Danish
Countries: Denmark
Production companies: Det Danske Filminstitut, Per Holst Filmproduktion, Asta Film