Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
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.
About Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is a 2006 English-language crime fantasy film directed by Tom Tykwer. The cast is led by Ben Whishaw, Alan Rickman, Rachel Hurd-Wood and Dustin Hoffman. It runs 2h 27m. Made on a budget of around $63.7M, it has grossed $135.0M worldwide. Audiences rate it 7.4/10 across 5,071 votes on TMDB.
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“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 g...”
“If there is a movie that can scare me is this, it has it, unlike the "horror films" i never thought our main character was going that path. He is not a monster, he is bat-sheet crazy.”
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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer — FAQ
Who directed Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer was directed by Tom Tykwer.
When was Perfume: The Story of a Murderer released?
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer was released on 2006-09-13.
How long is Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer has a runtime of 2 hours 27 minutes.
What genre is Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is a crime, fantasy, drama film.
Who stars in Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer stars Ben Whishaw, Alan Rickman, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Dustin Hoffman, John Hurt.
