Nuremberg (upcoming film)

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Nuremberg
Directed by James Vanderbilt
Screenplay byJames Vanderbilt
Based onThe Nazi and the Psychiatrist
by Jack El-Hai
Produced by
  • Richard Saperstein
  • William Sherak
  • James Vanderbilt
  • Brad Fischer
  • Istvan Major
  • Paul Neinstein
Starring
Cinematography Dariusz Wolski
Production
companies
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Nuremberg is an upcoming American historical drama film written and directed by James Vanderbilt. It is based on the 2013 non-fiction book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist by Jack El-Hai. It stars Rami Malek, Russell Crowe, and Michael Shannon.

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Premise

Depicts psychiatrist Douglas Kelley as he interviews with Nazi prisoners to determine whether they're fit to stand trial.

Cast

Fleur Bremmer as Edda Göring

Production

It was announced in December 2023 that James Vanderbilt was set to write and direct the film, with Rami Malek, Russell Crowe and Michael Shannon set to star. [1] Additional casting including Richard E. Grant, Leo Woodall, John Slattery and Colin Hanks was announced in January and February 2024. [2] [3]

Filming began in Hungary in February 2024. [4]

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References

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