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PEAKY BLINDERS: THE IMMORTAL MAN

UK, 2026, 112 minutes, Colour.

Cillian Murphy, Rebecca Ferguson, Barry Keoghan, Stephen Graham, Sophie Rundle, Tim Roth, Ned Dennehy, Pakxy Lee, Jay Lycurgo, Ian.Peck,

Directed by Tom Harper.

The connection with the long-running television series:

AI generated summary from user reviews on the Internet movie database: Reviewers say 'Peaky Blinders' is celebrated for its compelling narrative, intricate characters, and standout performances, especially Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby. The series is lauded for its historical accuracy, striking visuals, and unique soundtrack. Central themes include power, loyalty, and betrayal, with a focus on war and class conflict. The Shelby family's interactions and complex storylines captivate audiences, though some critics observe a dip in quality in later seasons. Its aesthetic and immersive atmosphere make it a genre standout.

The television series had a long run and there is often a call for a feature film to gather the themes and characters together. Peaky Blinders ran for over 10 years with 36 episodes, and highlighting the talent of Cillian Murphy (winning a Best Actor Oscar for playing Robert Oppenheimer).

The film takes place some years after the events in the series which moved from World War I into the 1920s and 30s. Now, it is World War II, highlighting an episode where the Third Reich forged an enormous amount of British notes to smuggle into Britain, disrupt the economy, different strategy for obtaining victory. This is visualised for us – and the traitorous go-between is played by Tim Roth.

In the meantime, Tommy Shelby has retired, living quietly, writing his book, The Immortal Man. But, his son, Duke (Barry Keoghan, featured in many films at this period, talented with quite different roles) has a difficult relationship with his father. There are also complications about Shelby and his relationships, his wife, her sister, memories, and the Gypsy community.

And, this community is tough, violence, in the streets, in the pubs…

Eventually, the arrival of the forged money at Liverpool, the British contacts, setting up some contract with the Peaky Blinders and Duke, Stephen Graham appearing in a supporting role, Shelby himself finally having to intervene.

For those familiar with the series, obviously interesting. And, with a sequel series in planning, obviously an introduction.

For those not familiar with the series, a glimpse of gangs, gangsters, violence on the streets, British style.

1. The popularity of the series, over 10 years, 36 episodes, Birmingham, Gypsies, crime…?
2. A feature film, the impact for those unfamiliar with the series, those who know the series? A satisfactory ending, the death of Tom Shelby?
3. World War II, the opening in Germany, the concentration camp, the elaborate forging of the currency, packing, shipping it, the plan to infiltrate the currency, economic collapse, the winning of the war?
4. Beckett, sympathetic to the Nazis, in Germany, arranging the transport, the interview with Duke, the sympathiser and his loose lips, Becket shooting him? Duke agreeing?
5. The presence of Tom Shelby, his past reputation, World War I and action, the trenches and his memories, his relationship with his brother, the visit to the cemetery, seeing his daughter’s red scarf, his grief about his brother, the revelation of his killing him and his motivations? In the rural house, wandering around, letting go of control, writing his book, Johnny as his helper?
6. Duke, son of Tom, the bonding and lack of bonding? His character, brutal, leadership, the issue of the arms and his gang appearing, rounding them up, taking them? Confrontations between the authorities and the Peaky Blinders? Duke and his personal life, leadership, at the pub?
7. Tom, his wife, his children? Mysterious presence of Kaulo, sister of Zelda, Tom and his memories, appearances? The presence at the dinner, her role in the city, patriotism, leadership, her son – and her murder? The ceremonies of her burial?
8. The old members of the gang, their presence, loyalty to Tom, ageing?
9. The pub, the women, the drinking, the gangs? The pub ring the war, the soldiers, Tom and his arrival, control, the confrontation with the soldier, defiance, the hand grenade? Tom and his reassertion of authority?
10. Seeing Tom, the relationship with Duke, their meetings, discussions, the count money, Duke and his loyalties?
11. Tom, reasserting himself, the various attacks, riding the horse? The Gypsy background? His dreams and imaginings? The discussions with Duke?
12. The meetings with their cake, confrontations, shooting fights? Escapes?
13. The final plan, and his hold over Duke, to do the shootings, the phone, going Duke and his change of heart?
14. The setting up for the arrival of the money, the taking it, the squad, the role of Stagg, his personality, loyalties? On the harbour, the boats, the crash, Tom coming through the tunnel, his dilapidated state, the accident and crash, his getting free, arriving late, the setting of the time of midnight, Becket with Duke, the clock, Tom eventually arriving?
15. The final confrontation, the shootout, the death of Becket, his shooting Tom, Duke present?
16. The ending of the Peaky Blinders’ tale, the death of Tom, the role of Duke? The finding of the manuscript, giving it to Duke? The final caravan, the fire?