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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

Obsession can cause the unthinkable.

7.4/ 1020062h 27mR

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.

Directed by Tom Tykwer

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The cast

Faces behind the story

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