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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

“Obsession can cause the unthinkable.”

★ 7.4 / 10 (5,231 votes)September 13, 2006147 minEN
CrimeFantasyDrama

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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Release dateSeptember 13, 2006
StatusReleased
Runtime147 min
Rating★ 7.4 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageEnglish
CountryGermany, France, Spain, United States of America, Belgium
Budget$63,700,000
Revenue$135,039,924
ProductionConstantin Film, VIP Medienfonds 4, NEF Productions, Davis Films, Castelao Productions, Rising Star Productions, DreamWorks Pictures, Summit Entertainment, Bernd Eichinger Productions
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Director

Tom Tykwer

Writers

Bernd Eichinger, Tom Tykwer, Andrew Birkin

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Cast

Ben WhishawBen WhishawJean-Baptiste Grenouille
Alan RickmanAlan RickmanRichis
Rachel Hurd-WoodRachel Hurd-WoodLaura
Dustin HoffmanDustin HoffmanGiuseppe Baldini
John HurtJohn HurtNarrator (voice)
Karoline HerfurthKaroline HerfurthThe Plum Girl
David CalderDavid CalderBishop of Grasse
Simon ChandlerSimon ChandlerMayor of Grasse
Sian ThomasSian ThomasMadame Gaillard
Jessica SchwarzJessica SchwarzNatalie
Corinna HarfouchCorinna HarfouchMadame Arnulfi
Paul BerrondoPaul BerrondoDominique Druot
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