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 |
| Production | Martin Brest | Producer |
| Production | Ronald L. Schwary | Executive Producer |
| Writing | Giovanni Arpino | Novel |
| Sound | Thomas Newman | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Harvey Rosenstock | Editor |
| Directing | Martin Brest | Director |
| Editing | Michael Tronick | Editor |
| Writing | Ruggero Maccari | Characters |
| Camera | Donald E. Thorin | Director of Photography |
| Editing | William Steinkamp | Editor |
| Writing | Bo Goldman | Screenplay |
| Writing | Dino Risi | Characters |
| 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 | Ken Blackwell | Assistant Editor |
| Editing | Michael T. Wilson | Assistant Editor |
| Editing | Susan Alexander | Assistant Editor |
| Editing | Susan Graef | Assistant Editor |
| Directing | Amy Sayres | Assistant Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | David C. Robinson | Assistant Costume Designer |
| Production | G. Mac Brown | Associate Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Joseph Coscia | Hairstylist |
| Crew | Doreen A. Dixon | Post Production Supervisor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Aude Bronson-Howard | Costume Design |
| Crew | Danny Aiello III | Stunts |
| Crew | Gino Lucci | Picture Car Coordinator |
| Camera | Myles Aronowitz | Still Photographer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Timothy Alberts | Set Costumer |
| Art | Angelo P. Graham | Production Design |
| Crew | James P. Whalen Jr. | Transportation Captain |
| Crew | Peter McKernan Jr. | Stunt Coordinator |
| Crew | Richard Curry | Driver |
| Production | Ellen Lewis | Casting |
| Art | George DeTitta Jr. | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Robert Laden | Makeup Artist |
| Crew | Jerry Mitchell | Choreographer |
| Lighting | Jerry DeBlau | Lighting Technician |
| Camera | Ken Ferris | Camera Operator |
| Crew | Don Pulford | Stunts |
| Production | Andrew D. Cooke | Location Manager |
| Art | Wayne Fitzgerald | Title Designer |
| Production | G. Mac Brown | Unit Production Manager |
| Art | Jillian C. Flynn | Location Scout |
| Production | Julie Madison | Casting Associate |
| Production | Harriette Kanew | Production Coordinator |
| Art | John Rath | Location Scout |
| Art | Moshe Bardach | Location Scout |
| Crew | Gary J. Wayton | Stunts |
| Crew | Janet Paparazzo | Stunts |