Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
DirectorTom Tykwer
“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.
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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
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