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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

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.

CrimeFantasyDrama

Release: 2006-09-13Runtime: 147 minRating: 7.367 (4938)

Cast

Ben Whishaw

Ben Whishaw

Jean-Baptiste Grenouille

Alan Rickman

Alan Rickman

Richis

Rachel Hurd-Wood

Rachel Hurd-Wood

Laura

Dustin Hoffman

Dustin Hoffman

Giuseppe Baldini

John Hurt

John Hurt

Narrator (voice)

Karoline Herfurth

Karoline Herfurth

The Plum Girl

David Calder

David Calder

Bishop of Grasse

Simon Chandler

Simon Chandler

Mayor of Grasse

Sian Thomas

Sian Thomas

Madame Gaillard

Jessica Schwarz

Jessica Schwarz

Natalie

Crew

Reinhold Heil

Reinhold Heil

Original Music Composer

Bernd Eichinger

Bernd Eichinger

Screenplay

Samuel Hadida

Samuel Hadida

Executive Producer

Patrick Süskind

Novel

Carsten Richter

Foley

Dennis Lowe

Visual Effects Supervisor

Bernd Eichinger

Bernd Eichinger

Producer

Tom Tykwer

Tom Tykwer

Director

Andreas Grosch

Executive Producer

Matthias Lempert

Sound Editor

Clips & Videos

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer - Trailer

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer - Trailer