Der Duft der Frauen (1992)
Charlie Simms steckt in der Zwickmühle: Der Stipendiat am renommierten Internat Baird hat gemeinsam mit seinem Mitschüler George Willis beobachtet wie ein Streich vorbereitet wurde, der sich gegen den Schuldirektor Mr. Trask und dessen nagelneue Luxuskarosse richtete. Trask setzt Charlie massiv unter Druck, sein Wissen preiszugeben und erpresst ihn. Der junge Mann erhält Bedenkzeit übers "Thanksgiving"-Wochenende, an dem er sich ein Zubrot als Betreuer des blinden Frank Slade verdienen will. Der Colonel im Ruhestand hat allerdings nicht vor, ruhig zu Hause zu bleiben und schleppt Charlie mit zu einem luxuriösen Kurztrip nach New York. Der verbitterte und des Lebens überdrüssige Ex-Soldat steht genauso wie der Schüler am Scheideweg...
Der Regisseur:
Martin Brest
Der Autor:
Bo Goldman
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Al Pacino as Lt. Col. Frank Slade |
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Chris O'Donnell as Charlie Simms |
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James Rebhorn as Mr. Trask |
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Gabrielle Anwar as Donna |
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Philip Seymour Hoffman as George Willis, Jr. |
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Richard Venture as W.R. Slade |
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Bradley Whitford as Randy |
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Ron Eldard as Officer Gore |
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Rochelle Oliver as Gretchen |
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Margaret Eginton as Gail |
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Tom Riis Farrell as Garry |
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Nicholas Sadler as Harry Havemeyer |
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Todd Louiso as Trent Potter |
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Matt Smith as Jimmy Jameson |
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Gene Canfield as Manny |
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Frances Conroy as Christine Downes |
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June Squibb as Mrs. Hunsaker |
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Sally Murphy as Karen Rossi |
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Michael Santoro as Donny Rossi |
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Anh Duong as Sofia |
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Leonard Gaines as Freddie Bisco |
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David Lansbury as Michael |
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Baxter Harris as George Willis, Sr. |
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Francie Swift as Flight Attendant |
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Michael Simon as Oak Room Waiter |
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Mansoor Najee-Ullah as Skycap |
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Peter Carew as Bootblack |
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Paul Stocker as Doorman |
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Divina Cook as Night Maid |
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William Beckwith as Oak Room Maitre D' |
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Dan Gifford as Man in Hotel Lobby (uncredited) |
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Jack Mulcahy as Oak Room Patron (uncredited) |
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Joseph Palmas as Bellhop |
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J.T. Cromwell as Ballroom Waiter |
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Mike Lisenco as Cab Driver |
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Russell Gibson as Barber (uncredited) |
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Carlo Giuliano as Student (uncredited) |
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George Grafas as Waldorf Guest (uncredited) |
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Luke L. Hansen as Student (uncredited) |
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Eric Reid Schroeder as Student (uncredited) |
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Lucy Smith as Airport Traveler (uncredited) |
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Paul Zimmerman as Student (uncredited) |
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Stephen L'Heureux as Classmate (uncredited) |
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Alyson Feldman as Francine Rossi |
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Erika Feldman as Francine Rossi |
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Julian Stein as Willie Rossi |
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Max Stein as Willie Rossi |
| Directing | Martin Brest | Director |
| Writing | Giovanni Arpino | Novel |
| Writing | Bo Goldman | Screenplay |
| Writing | Ruggero Maccari | Characters |
| Writing | Dino Risi | Characters |
| Production | Martin Brest | Producer |
| Production | Ronald L. Schwary | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Thomas Newman | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Donald E. Thorin | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Harvey Rosenstock | Editor |
| Editing | William Steinkamp | Editor |
| Editing | Michael Tronick | Editor |
| Crew | Al Goto | Stunts |
| Crew | Tom Elliott | Stunt Double |
| Art | W. Steven Graham | Art Direction |
| Sound | William C. Carruth | ADR & Dubbing |
| Sound | José Padilla | Additional Soundtrack |
| Editing | Susan Graef | Assistant Editor |
| Editing | Michael T. Wilson | Assistant Editor |
| Editing | Susan Alexander | Assistant Editor |
| Editing | Ken Blackwell | Assistant Editor |
| Production | G. Mac Brown | Associate Producer |
| Production | Ellen Lewis | Casting |
| Art | Angelo P. Graham | Production Design |
| Art | George DeTitta Jr. | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Aude Bronson-Howard | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Joseph Coscia | Hairstylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Robert Laden | Makeup Artist |
| Crew | Doreen A. Dixon | Post Production Supervisor |
| Directing | Amy Sayres | Assistant Director |
| Crew | Peter McKernan Jr. | Stunt Coordinator |
| Crew | Danny Aiello III | Stunts |
| Costume & Make-Up | David C. Robinson | Assistant Costume Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Timothy Alberts | Set Costumer |
| Crew | Gino Lucci | Picture Car Coordinator |
| Crew | James P. Whalen Jr. | Transportation Captain |
| Crew | Richard Curry | Driver |
| Camera | Myles Aronowitz | Still Photographer |
| Crew | Jerry Mitchell | Choreographer |
| Lighting | Jerry DeBlau | Lighting Technician |
| Camera | Ken Ferris | Camera Operator |
| Crew | Don Pulford | Stunts |
| Production | G. Mac Brown | Unit Production Manager |
| Production | Julie Madison | Casting Associate |
| Art | Moshe Bardach | Location Scout |
| Production | Andrew D. Cooke | Location Manager |
| Art | Jillian C. Flynn | Location Scout |
| Art | John Rath | Location Scout |
| Art | Wayne Fitzgerald | Title Designer |
| Production | Harriette Kanew | Production Coordinator |
| Crew | Gary J. Wayton | Stunts |
| Crew | Janet Paparazzo | Stunts |