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The Perfume of the Lady in Black

The Perfume of the Lady in Black

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The Perfume of the Lady in Black

2005

1h 55m

6.0(39 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Newly married, Mathilde and Robert are honeymooning at a resort owned by their friends Edith and Arthur, the Chateau d'Hercule. But an unpleasant shock is in store for them.

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France 2 Cinéma

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Denis Podalydès

Denis Podalydès

Joseph "Rouletabille" Joséphin

Jean-Noël Brouté

Jean-Noël Brouté

Sainclair

Sabine Azéma

Sabine Azéma

Mathilde Stangerson

Olivier Gourmet

Olivier Gourmet

Robert Darzac

Zabou Breitman

Zabou Breitman

Edith Rance

Michael Lonsdale

Michael Lonsdale

Professor Stangerson

Pierre Arditi

Pierre Arditi

Frédéric Larsan / Ballmeyer / Naja Bey

Bruno Podalydès

Bruno Podalydès

Arthur Rance

Vincent Elbaz

Vincent Elbaz

Prince Galitch

Julos Beaucarne

Julos Beaucarne

Father Jacques / Old Bob

Creative team

Directed by: Bruno Podalydès
Written by: Bruno Podalydès

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