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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer 2006 Directed by Tom 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.

Country Germany
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $63,700,000
Revenue $135,039,924
Release Date 13 September 2006
147 mins
Cast
Ben Whishaw Jean-Baptiste Grenouille
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
Corinna Harfouch Madame Arnulfi
Paul Berrondo Dominique Druot
Sam Douglas Grimal
Harris Gordon Marquis de Montesquieu
Birgit Minichmayr Grenouille's Mother
Alvaro Roque Grenouille 5 Years
Franck Lefeuvre Grenouille 12 Years
Richard Felix Chief Magistrate
Francesc Albiol Court Official
Gonzalo Cunill Guard 1 Dungeon
Roger Salvany Guard 2 Dungeon
Reg Wilson Customer Fishmarket
Catherine Boisgontier Woman Fishmarket
Núria Casas Woman 2 Fishmarket
Carlos Gramaje Police Lieutenant Fishmarket
Walter Cots Driver
Jan Cortes Boy Boarding House
Berta Ros Girl Boarding House
Joan Serrats Upholsterer
Jaume Montané Pelissier
Duna Jové Young Woman
Dora Romano Baldini's Wife
Carolina Vera Neapolitan Girl
Ramon Pujol Lucien
Anna Gelman Albine
Laura Gelman Françoise
Anna Diogene Tallien's Wife
Montserrat Maso Housekeeper
Toby Harper Police Lieutenant
Jerome Willis Councillor 1
Fermí Reixach Councillor 2
Derek Smee Councillor 3
Albert Pérez Councillor 4
Artur Sala Gatekeeper
Thomas Lenox Messenger
Francesca Piñón Innkeeper's Wife
Nico Baixas Guard Torture Chamber
Enric Arquimbau Executioner
Oriol Tramvia Land Priest
Cristina Solà Woman with Bishop
Laura Vidal Traver Hangover Girl
Ariadna Cabrol Beggar Woman 1
Maia Jenkinson Beggar Woman 2
Andrés Herrera Door Guard