Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)

7.4/10 147 min Crime Fantasy Drama

Overview

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.

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

Sam Douglas

Grimal

Harris Gordon

Marquis de Montesquieu

Sara Forestier

Jeanne

Joanna Griffiths

Marianne

Birgit Minichmayr

Grenouille's Mother

Franck Lefeuvre

Grenouille 12 Years

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