Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
“Obsession can cause the unthinkable.”
2006•R•2h 27m•7.4•Released
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.
Director
Tom Tykwer
Writer
Bernd Eichinger, Tom Tykwer, Andrew Birkin
Budget
$64M
Revenue
$135M
Languages
English
Studio
Constantin Film
Cast
Ben Whishaw
Jean-Baptiste Grenouille
Alan Rickman
Richis
Rachel Hurd-Wood
Laura
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
Jessica Schwarz
Natalie
Corinna Harfouch
Madame Arnulfi
Paul Berrondo
Dominique Druot
Timothy Davies
Chenier
Sam Douglas
Grimal
Harris Gordon
Marquis de Montesquieu
Production
Company
Constantin Film
Company
VIP Medienfonds 4
Company
NEF Productions
Company
Davis Films
Company
Castelao Productions
Company
Rising Star Productions
Company
DreamWorks Pictures
Company
Summit Entertainment
Company
Bernd Eichinger Productions
Producer
Bernd Eichinger
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