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Status: Released
Average Rating: 6
Release Date: May 14, 1984
Rating: 15
Run Time: 1h 44m
Original Language: Danish
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Production Countries: Denmark
Production Companies: Det Danske Filminstitut , Per Holst Filmproduktion , Asta Film
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Synopsis
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.
Crew
Department | Role | Name |
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Writing | Screenplay |
Lars von Trier
Niels Vørsel
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Directing | Director |
Lars von Trier
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Assistant Director |
Åke Sandgren
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Second Unit Director |
Åke Sandgren
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Continuity |
Stine Monty Freddie
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Costume & Make-Up | Costume Design |
Manon Rasmussen
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Makeup Artist |
Birte Christensen
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Art | Props |
Peter Grant
Lars Nielsen
William Knuttel
John Johansen
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Production Design |
Peter Høimark
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Painter |
John Wexøe
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Property Master |
Tove Robert Rasmussen
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Assistant Production Design |
Jeffrey Nedergaard
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Sound | Sound Engineer |
Morten Degnbol
Iben Haahr Andersen
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Music |
Bo Holten
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Conductor |
Bo Holten
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Sound Editor |
Tómas Gislason
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Location Sound Recordist |
Henrik Fleischer
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Assistant Sound Engineer |
Peter Englesson
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Crew | Stunts |
Lasse Spang Olsen
Ole Jacob Victor
O.J. Victor
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Stunt Coordinator |
Lasse Spang Olsen
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Post-Production Manager |
Palle Arestrup
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Special Effects |
Peter Høimark
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Translator |
William Quarshie
Stephen Wakelam
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Public Relations |
Christel Hammer
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Camera | Grip |
Otto Stenov
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Director of Photography |
Tom Elling
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Camera Operator |
Steen Møller Rasmussen
Søren Berthelin
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Still Photographer |
John Johansen
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Underwater Camera |
Leif Stubkjær
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Production | Executive Producer |
Per Holst
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Production Assistant |
Jan Richter-Friis
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Production Manager |
Sanne Arnt Torp
Per Årman
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Casting |
Liz Cassidy
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Editing | Color Grading |
Michael Frank Nielsen
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Editor |
Tómas Gislason
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Assistant Editor |
Jack Thuesen
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Lighting | Lighting Technician |
Eg Norre
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Electrician |
Jan Guldbrandsen
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Gaffer |
Jens Gielow
Flemming Bruhn Pedersen
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