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Film 2006 147 min

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

“Obsession can cause the unthinkable.”

TMDB Rating ★ 7.4
Votes 4,992
Director Tom Tykwer
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Crime Fantasy Drama
The Story

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.

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Cast & Characters

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
Corinna Harfouch

Corinna Harfouch

Madame Arnulfi
Paul Berrondo

Paul Berrondo

Dominique Druot
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