CinemaOSMovie · 2006 · 2h 27m · R
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

Obsession can cause the unthinkable.

74%(5,219)IMDbCrimeFantasyDrama

Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born in the stench of 18th century Paris, develops a superior olfactory sense, which he uses to create the world's finest perfumes. However, his work takes a dark turn as he tries to preserve scents in the search for the ultimate perfume.

Directed byTom Tykwer

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 27m
Language
EN
Released
September 13, 2006
Budget
$63,700,000
Revenue
$135,039,924
Studios
Constantin FilmVIP Medienfonds 4Davis Films

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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer - Trailer

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Ben Whishaw

Ben Whishaw

Jean-Baptiste Grenouille

Alan Rickman

Alan Rickman

Richis

Rachel Hurd-Wood

Rachel Hurd-Wood

Laura

Dustin Hoffman

Dustin Hoffman

Giuseppe Baldini

John Hurt

John Hurt

Narrator (voice)

Karoline Herfurth

Karoline Herfurth

The Plum Girl

David Calder

David Calder

Bishop of Grasse

Simon Chandler

Simon Chandler

Mayor of Grasse

Sian Thomas

Sian Thomas

Madame Gaillard

Jessica Schwarz

Jessica Schwarz

Natalie

Creative team
Directed by
Tom Tykwer
Tom Tykwer
Written by
Andrew Birkin
Andrew Birkin
Bernd Eichinger
Bernd Eichinger
Produced by
Bernd Eichinger
Bernd Eichinger

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