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Director
Lars Von Trier
Starring
Michael Elphick, Esmond Knight, Me Me Lai
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The Element of Crime
📅 Release Schedule
Premieres Today
May 14, 1984
🎬 Initial Launch:
Denmark
• 🏛️ Platform:
Theatre
Additional
Rollouts:
📍 France (Theatre)
Jan 30, 1985
📍 West Germany (Theatre)
May 24, 1985
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Official Trailer
Cast & Crew
Directors
Lars Von Trier
Director
written
Niels Vørsel
Screenwriter
William Quarshie
Screenwriter
Stephen Wakelam
Screenwriter
Lars Von Trier
Screenwriter
Producers
Per Holst
Producer
Fisher
Osborne
Kim
Kramer
Therapist
House Keeper
Coroner
Coroner's Assistant
Portier 1
Portier 2
Schmuck of Ages
White Policeman
Black Policeman
Angry Policeman
Hotel Guest
Grandfather
Lotto Girl 1
Lotto Girl 2
Librarian
Judge
Franchise Timeline
International Release Schedule
| Territory / Region | Release Date | Platform / Format |
|---|---|---|
| 🌍 Denmark | 14 May 1984 | Theatre |
| 🌍 France | 30 Jan 1985 | Theatre |
| 🌍 West Germany | 24 May 1985 | Theatre |
| 🌍 United States | 17 Apr 1987 | Limited |
| 🌍 Japan | 25 Apr 1987 | Theatre |
| 🌍 Sweden | 29 Aug 1987 | Theatre |
| 🌍 Finland | 24 Aug 1990 | Theatre |
| 🌍 Argentina | 17 Jun 1997 | Video Premiere |
| 🌍 Hungary | 18 Sep 1997 | Theatre |
| 🌍 Italy | 4 Feb 2000 | Theatre |
| 🌍 Poland | 19 May 2000 | Theatre |
| 🌍 Greece | 8 Nov 2002 | Theatre |
| 🌍 Germany | 10 Mar 2005 | Theatre |