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The Element of Crime (1984)

IMDb, TMDB and community ratings for The Element of Crime.

1984 · 104 min · Crime · Drama · Science Fiction

The Element of Crime (1984) is a crime and drama film with a runtime of 104 minutes. It holds an IMDb rating of 6.6 from 12K votes, alongside a TMDB score of 6.4. Compare its IMDb, TMDB and community ratings below to see how The Element of Crime scores across every source.

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Overview

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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Is The Element of Crime (1984) worth watching?

The Element of Crime holds an IMDb rating of 6.6 from 12K votes, so reviews are mixed. Compare its IMDb, TMDB and community scores above to decide.

What is The Element of Crime's IMDb rating?

The Element of Crime (1984) has an IMDb rating of 6.6 based on 12K votes.

How long is The Element of Crime?

The Element of Crime runs for 104 minutes (1h 44m).

When was The Element of Crime released?

The Element of Crime was released in 1984.

What genre is The Element of Crime?

The Element of Crime is a crime, drama, science fiction film.