Crime · Fantasy · Drama

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

Directed byTom Tykwer

2006 · 2h 27m · Kijkwijzer 12

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.

Cast & crew

Cast

  • Ben WhishawJean-Baptiste Grenouille
  • John HurtNarrator (voice)
  • Alan RickmanRichis
  • Rachel Hurd-WoodLaura
  • Dustin HoffmanGiuseppe Baldini
  • Karoline HerfurthThe Plum Girl
  • David CalderBishop of Grasse
  • Simon ChandlerMayor of Grasse
  • Sian ThomasMadame Gaillard
  • Jessica SchwarzNatalie
  • Corinna HarfouchMadame Arnulfi
  • Paul BerrondoDominique Druot

Crew

  • Tom TykwerDirector
  • Bernd EichingerWriter