Perfume: The Story of a Murderer poster
Screenplay Andrew Birkin, Bernd Eichinger, Tom Tykwer
Director Tom Tykwer

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

Tagline: Obsession can cause the unthinkable.

Release Date: 2006-09-13

Duration: 147 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • Dustin Hoffman
    Giuseppe Baldini
  • John Hurt
    Narrator (voice)
  • Alan Rickman
    Richis
  • Rachel Hurd-Wood
    Laura
  • Ben Whishaw
    Jean-Baptiste Grenouille
  • Karoline Herfurth
    The Plum Girl
  • Sam Douglas
    Grimal
  • Michael Smiley
    Porter
  • David Calder
    Bishop of Grasse
  • Sara Forestier
    Jeanne