Movie·2006·2h 27m
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
Obsession can cause the unthinkable.
Country
Germany
Language
English
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// overview
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.
Written By
Andrew Birkin
Producer
Andreas Schmid, Manuel Malle
Cinematography
Frank Griebe
Music
Tom Tykwer
Editor
Alexander Berner
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
4,968 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Ben Whishaw
Jean-Baptiste Grenouille
Alan Rickman
Richis
Rachel Hurd-Wood
Laura
Dustin Hoffman
Giuseppe Baldini
John Hurt
Narrator (voice)
Karoline Herfurth
The Plum Girl
David Calder
Bishop of Grasse
Simon Chandler
Mayor of Grasse
Sian Thomas
Madame Gaillard
Jessica Schwarz
Natalie
Corinna Harfouch
Madame Arnulfi
Paul Berrondo
Dominique Druot
Timothy Davies
Chenier
Sam Douglas
Grimal
Harris Gordon
Marquis de Montesquieu
Sara Forestier
Jeanne
Joanna Griffiths
Marianne
Birgit Minichmayr
Grenouille's Mother
// crew
Crew
Andreas Schmid
Executive Producer
Andrew Birkin
Screenplay
Tom Tykwer
Screenplay, Original Music Composer, Director
Manuel Malle
Executive Producer
Samuel Hadida
Executive Producer
Alexander Berner
Editor
Julio Fernández
Executive Producer
Bernd Eichinger
Screenplay, Producer
Andreas Grosch
Executive Producer
Johnny Klimek
Original Music Composer
Reinhold Heil
Original Music Composer
Martin Moszkowicz
Executive Producer
Frank Griebe
Director of Photography
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