Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)

  • R
  • 10/20/2006 (US)
  • Crime, Fantasy, Drama
  • 2h 27m

Obsession can cause the unthinkable.

Overview

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.

Andrew Birkin

Screenplay

Tom Tykwer

Screenplay, Director

Bernd Eichinger

Screenplay

Patrick Süskind

Novel

Cast

Ben Whishaw's headshot

Ben Whishaw

Jean-Baptiste Grenouille
Alan Rickman's headshot

Alan Rickman

Richis
Rachel Hurd-Wood's headshot

Rachel Hurd-Wood

Laura
Dustin Hoffman's headshot

Dustin Hoffman

Giuseppe Baldini
John Hurt's headshot

John Hurt

Narrator (voice)
Karoline Herfurth's headshot

Karoline Herfurth

The Plum Girl
David Calder's headshot

David Calder

Bishop of Grasse
Simon Chandler's headshot

Simon Chandler

Mayor of Grasse

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