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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
“Obsession can cause the unthinkable.”
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.
Release / first air2006-09-13
Original languageEN
GenresCrime, Fantasy, Drama
DirectorTom Tykwer
WriterAndrew Birkin
Budget$63,700,000
Revenue$135,039,924
ProductionConstantin Film, VIP Medienfonds 4
Cast & Crew
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Ben WhishawJean-Baptiste Grenouille
Alan RickmanRichis
Rachel Hurd-WoodLaura
Dustin HoffmanGiuseppe Baldini
John HurtNarrator (voice)
Karoline HerfurthThe Plum Girl
David CalderBishop of Grasse
Simon ChandlerMayor of Grasse
Sian ThomasMadame Gaillard
Jessica SchwarzNatalieKeywords
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