

Obsession can cause the unthinkable.
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.
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006) is a crime, fantasy, and drama film directed by Tom Tykwer. It stars Ben Whishaw, Alan Rickman, and Rachel Hurd-Wood. The film runs for 2 hours 27 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 from 5,098 votes.

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

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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer stars Ben Whishaw, Alan Rickman, Rachel Hurd-Wood, and Dustin Hoffman, and was directed by Tom Tykwer.
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer has a runtime of 2 hours 27 minutes.
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer was released in 2006.
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is a crime, fantasy, and drama film.
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Mayor of Grasse
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