Crimes and Perfumes (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1988, Crimes and Perfumes is a comedy, thriller and horror film directed by Vittorio De Sisti, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Eddy is the detective of a general store. His girl is Barbara who works in the same store. Barbara receives a gift, a bottle of scent, and later she dies burned. Police detective Turoni begins to investigate and Eddy, wanting to revenge Barbara, does the same. Another girl, Porzia, is murdered in the same way and Eddy finds out that the motive of the crimes dates back some fifteen years.
Who’s in it. Crimes and Perfumes stars Jerry Calà as Eddy, Umberto Smaila as Vice Commissioner Turroni, Simonetta Gianfelici as Ambra Altar and Mara Venier as Melania, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Crimes and Perfumes has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crimes and Perfumes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crimes and Perfumes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crimes and Perfumes (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Crimes and Perfumes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Crimes and Perfumes worth watching?
- Crimes and Perfumes holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crimes and Perfumes?
- Crimes and Perfumes stars Jerry Calà, Umberto Smaila, Simonetta Gianfelici, Mara Venier and Eva Grimaldi.
- When was Crimes and Perfumes released?
- Crimes and Perfumes was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.