Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
Released: September 13, 2006Runtime: 147 min
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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Ben Whishaw
as Jean-Baptiste Grenouille
Dustin Hoffman
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Alan Rickman
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Francesc Albiol
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Roger Salvany
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Andres Herrera
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