Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)

09/13/2006 (DE) • Crime, Fantasy, Drama • 2h 27m

Obsession can cause the unthinkable.

Overview

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)

09/13/2006 (DE) • 2h 27m

Crime, Fantasy, Drama

Obsession can cause the unthinkable.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Jean-Baptiste Grenouille

Richis

Rachel Hurd-Wood

Laura

Giuseppe Baldini

Narrator (voice)

Karoline Herfurth

The Plum Girl

Bishop of Grasse

Mayor of Grasse

Madame Gaillard

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$63,700,000.00

Revenue

$135,039,924.00

Keywords

daughter

small town

bad smell

prostitute

paris, france

based on novel or book

obsession

orgy

genius

supernatural

lone wolf

nose

lavender

child prodigy

fish market

murder

death

perfume

18th century

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