Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
Directed by Tom Tykwer
Starring Ben Whishaw, Alan Rickman, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Dustin Hoffman, John Hurt, Karoline Herfurth, David Calder, Simon Chandler, Sian Thomas, Jessica Schwarz
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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.
- Original language
- English
- Screenplay
- Andrew Birkin, Tom Tykwer, Bernd Eichinger, Patrick Süskind
- Music
- Tom Tykwer, Johnny Klimek
- Cinematography
- Frank Griebe
- Cast
- Dustin Hoffman, John Hurt, Karoline Herfurth, David Calder, Simon Chandler, Sian Thomas, Jessica Schwarz, Corinna Harfouch, Paul Berrondo
Updated July 22, 2026
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