The real life gang that inspired 'Peaky Blinders'
New York Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man," a sequel film to the popular 2013 gangster series, premieres on Netflix on March 20, continuing the story of crime boss Thomas Shelby during World War II.
- The original series, set post-World War I in Birmingham, ran for six seasons and ended on a cliffhanger in 2022 with Shelby surviving an assassination attempt.
- The show and film are inspired by the real Peaky Blinders gang from late 19th and early 20th century Birmingham, known for their sharp dress and violent criminal activities, though some myths like razor blades sewn into caps are disputed by historians.
- The real gang used their distinctive fashion to show status, intimidate rivals
