Perfume: The Story of a Murderer(2006)

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Synopsis

Based on the bestselling novel by Patrick Süskind, "Perfume" is a story of murder and obsession set in 18th-century France. Jean-Baptiste Grenouille has a unique talent for discerning the scents and smells that swirl around him, which he uses to create the world's finest perfumes. Strangely lacking any scent of his own, he becomes obsessed with capturing the irresistible but elusive aroma of young womanhood. As Grenouille's obsession turns deadly, twelve young girls are found murdered. Panic breaks out as people rush to protect their daughters, while an unrepentant and unrelenting Grenouille still lacks the final ingredient to complete his quest.
Based on the bestselling novel by Patrick Süskind, "Perfume" is a story of murder and obsession set in 18th-century France. Jean-Baptiste Grenouille has a unique talent for discerning the scents and smells that swirl around him, which …
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In Theaters

  • December 27, 2006

MPAA Rating

R (for aberrant behavior involving nudity, violence, sexuality, and disturbing images)

Genres

Adaptation, Thriller, Foreign

Run Time

2 hours 25 minutes

Distributors

Paramount Pictures

Box Office

$2,208,939

Directors

Tom Tykwer

Director

CAST

Ben Whishaw

Jean-Baptiste Grenouille

Dustin Hoffman

Giuseppe Baldini

Alan Rickman

Antoine Richis

Rachel Hurd-Wood

Laura Richis

Corinna Harfouch

Madame Arnulfi

John Hurt

Narrator
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