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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.

Directing:
  • Lars von Trier

Writing:
  • Lars von Trier
  • Niels Vørsel

Stars:
Release Date: 1984-05-14
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  • Country: DK
  • Language: العربية | English | Deutsch
  • Runtime: 104
Ahmed El Shenawi
Ahmed El Shen...
Therapist
Me Me Lai
Me Me Lai
Kim
Michael Elphick
Michael Elphi...
Fisher
Esmond Knight
Esmond Knight
Osborne
Jerold Wells
Jerold Wells
Kramer
Stig Larsson
Stig Larsson
Coroner's Assistant
Lars von Trier
Lars von Trie...
Schmuck of Ages
Jon Bang Carlsen
Jon Bang Carl...
Angry Policeman
Leif Magnusson
Leif Magnusso...
Hotel Guest
Preben Lerdorff Rye
Preben Lerdor...
Grandfather
Mogens Rukov
Mogens Rukov
Librarian
Gotha Andersen
Gotha Anderse...
Judge
Astrid Henning-Jensen
Astrid Hennin...
House Keeper
Camilla Overbye Roos
Camilla Overb...
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