Nuremberg (2025) is not a film I would have chosen to watch had I been in possession of the remote control last night and making the movie-watching decisions, but since Mr. Sarah decided to put it on (with the appeal, “Maybe you could cover it on Frock Flicks!” Bless him), I decided to give it my very best attention span in hopes that maybe there would be something costume-y to discuss here (past our short-form review).
There really isn’t much of interest to our readers, unfortunately. That’s not to say that it’s not worth watching — it certainly is a gripping interpretation of the behind-the-scenes effort to prepare the case against Hermann Göring and his cohorts ahead of the Nuremberg Trials in 1946. The cast was amazing, from Russell Crowe as Göring, to Rami Malek as the Army psychologist Dr. Douglas Kelley who was assigned to work with Göring and other members of the Nazi high command imprisoned by the Allies in the wake of WWII, to the supporting roles played by Richard E. Grant, Michael Shannon, and John Slattery. It’s also one hell of a bummer film, because even though justice was meted out at Nuremberg, nobody walked away feeling super good about it. Finally, the film touches on the unwillingness of Americans to consider that fascism could ever happen on their home turf, which, well…
Costume designer Bartholomew Cariss (Shardlake, Becoming Elizabeth) put together believable outfits that ranged from very casual to very formal. Alas, none of us here at Frock Flicks are uniform experts, so if there are inaccuracies, you’re welcome to point them out to us in the comments.
So, let’s discuss some of the more interesting outfits in this film starting with Russell Crowe as Göring. In the first scene you see him in, he’s dressed in the uniform of the Reichsmarschall, following Hitler’s suicide.
Later, throughout the rest of the film aside from the trial itself, he’s shown in what appears to be his Reichsmarschall coat with the rank and medals stripped and different slacks.
Rami Malek plays Dr. Douglas Kelley, the Army psychologist assigned to lead the team analyzing the Nazi captives and ostensibly feed intel back to the prosecution team.
My favorite character in the film was Justice Robert H. Jackson (played by Michael Shannon), who was given the task of leading the prosecution at Nuremberg. He gets a few interesting costume changes:
Richard E. Grant plays Sir David Maxwell-Fife, Jackson’s British counterpart on the prosecution team.
Leo Woodall plays Sargeant Howie Triest, the translator assigned to Kelley. He ends up having a huge impact on Kelley’s world view.
Lydia Peckham plays the journalist Lila McQuaide, who first appears to be a love interest for Dr. Kelley, but then turns out to be way more than he bargained for.
Lotte Verbeek plays Emmy, Göring’s wife who is in hiding after his capture with her young daughter, Edde.
Did you watch Nuremberg (2025)? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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Yes! I did watch it, somewhat reluctantly like you. The cast was made me say yes and to keep peace in our house, lol. It was pretty good and I liked the plot twists at the end. Plus Richard 💘 E. GRANT!!
I adored that wallpaper dress (looks green to me). I swear I’ve seen that print before and would love a frock of my own in it.
The meetings between the Dr and the wife was confusing/ awkward. And I agree it wrapped up in a weird way.
My general rule about any film with Nazis in it that is not specifically about punching Nazis is that this represents a wasted opportunity.
On the other hand at least Mr Michael Shannon gets to play another character who is, in fact, a fine upstanding citizen (and also being introduced to Ms Lydia Peckham strikes me as quite the nice bonus: lady is Pretty).
I’ll bet Mr Crowe has his usual fun with a nice juicy accent too!
Oh, Mr. Crowe absolutely inhaled the scenery in this film! Honestly, watching it for him alone is enough of a reason. Richard E. Grant is another one I’ll watch anything of that he’s in, but his role was pretty small.
I’ll watch anything with Lotte in it, even if she plays a bitchy Nazi!
Yeaaaaah the one issue I had with this film is how they made Emmy really sympathetic. I think we are supposed to be seeing her through Douglas’ eyes and how he’s teetering on the edge of being taken in by both her and Goring’s “we’re just regular family people” act. It’s really uncomfortable to watch, honestly. The whole time I was muttering, “This bitch absolutely knew what she was doing and who she was married to,” only to have to watch Douglas continue to get more and more wrapped up in her “I was just an innocent bystander” B.S.
But all that aside, Lotte is great! One of my favorite actresses!
I was frogmarched into watching this when it was playing at the movies and spent the whole time thinking that Rusty Crowe as Goering was a dead ringer for John Goodman.
Interesting note – David Maxwell-Fyfe was Rex Harrison’s brother-in-law.
Have you watched/heard of The Seaside Hotel? Its a Dutch show on PBS based in the 30s-early 50’s, so it touches on WWII. Lots of fun prints on the daywear. I think several costume pieces are vintage. Cute storylines, too.
I’ll second that recommendation! (It’s Danish rather than Dutch.)
A lot of very nice everyday wear and good accessories.
Thanks for the correction!!
Hmm, I might check it out! Thanks!
I haven’t! Will have to check it out!
I thought it was very good, but I think that Elsie burning the midnight oil scene would have been more realistic had she taken off her high heels and rubbed her poor feet!