Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

About

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.

Credits

Directed by

• Tom Tykwer

Written by

• Andrew Birkin
• Bernd Eichinger
• Tom Tykwer

Produced by

• Bernd Eichinger

Music by

• Tom Tykwer
• Johnny Klimek
• Reinhold Heil

Cinematography

• Frank Griebe

Edited by

• Alexander Berner

Cast

• Ben Whishawas Jean-Baptiste Grenouille
• Alan Rickmanas Richis
• Rachel Hurd-Woodas Laura
• Dustin Hoffmanas Giuseppe Baldini
• John Hurtas Narrator (voice)
• Karoline Herfurthas The Plum Girl
• David Calderas Bishop of Grasse
• Simon Chandleras Mayor of Grasse
• Sian Thomasas Madame Gaillard
• Jessica Schwarzas Natalie
• Corinna Harfouchas Madame Arnulfi
• Paul Berrondoas Dominique Druot
• Timothy Daviesas Chenier
• Sam Douglasas Grimal
• Harris Gordonas Marquis de Montesquieu
• Sara Forestieras Jeanne
• Joanna Griffithsas Marianne
• Birgit Minichmayras Grenouille's Mother
• Alvaro Roqueas Grenouille 5 Years
• Franck Lefeuvreas Grenouille 12 Years

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