Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
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- Fantasy
- Drama
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 is a 2006 crime-fantasy drama following Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, an 18th-century Parisian with an extraordinary sense of smell who becomes obsessed with creating the perfect perfume. Based on the acclaimed novel, the film explores how his genius descends into darkness as he pursues an increasingly sinister vision.
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Limited theatrical in United States · Rated R
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Ben WhishawJean-Baptiste Grenouille
Alan RickmanRichis
Rachel Hurd-WoodLaura
Dustin HoffmanGiuseppe Baldini
John HurtNarrator (voice)
Karoline HerfurthThe Plum Girl
David CalderBishop of Grasse
Simon ChandlerMayor of Grasse
Sian ThomasMadame Gaillard
Jessica SchwarzNatalie
Corinna HarfouchMadame Arnulfi
Paul BerrondoDominique Druot- Timothy DaviesChenier
Sam DouglasGrimal
Harris GordonMarquis de Montesquieu
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When was Perfume: The Story of a Murderer released?
The film was released on September 13, 2006.
What is the movie about?
It follows Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, a man with an exceptional sense of smell living in 18th-century Paris, who becomes a master perfumer but turns to dark and murderous methods in pursuit of creating the ultimate scent.
Is this based on a book?
Yes, the film is an adaptation of Patrick Süskind's internationally acclaimed 1985 novel of the same name.
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