Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)
Movie 2h 27m ★ 7.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, blow my mind
Dating from 2006, Perfume: The Story of a Murderer sits in the crime, drama and fantasy corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Tom Tykwer. The cast includes John Hurt, Ben Whishaw and Dustin Hoffman. The running time is 2h 27m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.4 out of 10.
66Tonight Score Well rated.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Tom TykwerDirector
- John Hurtas Narrator (voice)
- Ben Whishawas Jean-Baptiste Grenouille
- Dustin Hoffmanas Giuseppe Baldini
- Alan Rickmanas Richis
- Sam Douglasas Grimal
- David Calderas Bishop of Grasse
- Rachel Hurd-Woodas Laura
- Corinna Harfouchas Madame Arnulfi
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Questions about Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
- What genre is Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
- Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is categorised as Crime, Drama, Fantasy.
- Who stars in Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
- John Hurt, Ben Whishaw, Dustin Hoffman, Alan Rickman, Sam Douglas appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
- Tom Tykwer directed Perfume: The Story of a Murderer.
- How long is Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
- Perfume: The Story of a Murderer runs for 2h 27m (147 minutes).
- Is Perfume: The Story of a Murderer worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
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