Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)

R 01/05/2007 (US) Crime, Fantasy, Drama 2h 27m

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Obsession can cause the unthinkable.

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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.

Tom Tykwer

Director, Screenplay
Patrick Süskind

Novel
Bernd Eichinger

Screenplay
Andrew Birkin

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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
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Written by GHeart on August 2, 2018

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is a 2006 German period psychological crime thriller film directed by Tom Tykwer and starring Ben Whishaw, Alan Rickman, Rachel Hurd-Wood, and Dustin Hoffman. Tykwer, with Johnny Klimek and Reinhold Heil, also composed the music. The screenplay by Tykwer, Andrew Birkin, and Bernd Eichinger is based on Patrick Süskind's 1985 novel Perfume. Set in 18th century France, the film tells the story of Jean-Baptiste Grenouille (Whishaw), an olfactory genius, and his homicidal quest for the perfect scent.

Basically, I can say that this movie isn't for the emotional one... read the rest.

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