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Cillian Murphy Resumes Role as Tommy Shelby in 'Peaky Blinders' Film
Cillian Murphy reprises his role as Tommy Shelby in *Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man*, a film serving as a send-off to the popular series. The movie follows Shelby, also known as Rom Baro or King Of Gypsies, as he defends England from Nazi threats during rising fascism and wartime circumstances.
Based on the popular Netflix series, *Peaky Blinders*, the film adaptation is directed by Tom Harper. The original series, a gangland drama created by Steven Knight, ran for six seasons and became a cultural phenomenon. *Peaky Blinders* is set in Birmingham during the early 20th century and interwar period. The Peaky Blinders were a gang of working-class hoodlums known for wearing peaked caps, and legend says they concealed blades in the caps used to blind enemies. The name also referred to the gang's dapper style, which distinguished them from other criminals in wartime England. George Steel shot the film in muted colours, and the film is designed as a farewell, handing the baton to the next generation.
Key Facts
- Cillian Murphy stars as Tommy Shelby in *Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man*.
- Tom Harper directed the film adaptation of the popular Netflix series.
- The Peaky Blinders were a gang of working-class criminals in early 20th-century Birmingham.
- The gang's name came from their peaked caps, which some say concealed blades.
- The film sees Tommy Shelby defending England from Nazi threats.
- The character Tommy Shelby is also known as Rom Baro, or King Of Gypsies.
- The film's visuals are credited to George Steel.
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- Rediff.com India Ltd. — Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man Review: Tommy Shelby Returns To Save England