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Electra Glide in Blue

  • 19731973
  • XX
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
5.7K
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Electra Glide in Blue (1973)
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  • Crime
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Ambitious but diminutive motorcycle cop John Wintergreen patrols the Arizona highways, yearning for promotion to the homicide division. Thanks to his revelation that a supposed suicide is ac... Read allAmbitious but diminutive motorcycle cop John Wintergreen patrols the Arizona highways, yearning for promotion to the homicide division. Thanks to his revelation that a supposed suicide is actually a murder, his wish is granted.Ambitious but diminutive motorcycle cop John Wintergreen patrols the Arizona highways, yearning for promotion to the homicide division. Thanks to his revelation that a supposed suicide is actually a murder, his wish is granted.

IMDb RATING
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5.7K
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  • Director
    • James William Guercio
  • Writers
    • Robert Boris(screenplay)
    • Rupert Hitzig(story)
  • Stars
    • Robert Blake
    • Billy Green Bush
    • Mitchell Ryan
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  • Director
    • James William Guercio
  • Writers
    • Robert Boris(screenplay)
    • Rupert Hitzig(story)
  • Stars
    • Robert Blake
    • Billy Green Bush
    • Mitchell Ryan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 77User reviews
    • 78Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

    Videos1

    Electra Glide in Blue
    Trailer 3:26
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    Peter Cetera in Electra Glide in Blue (1973)
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    Robert Blake and Billy Green Bush in Electra Glide in Blue (1973)
    Robert Blake, Billy Green Bush, and Hawk Wolinski in Electra Glide in Blue (1973)
    Billy Green Bush in Electra Glide in Blue (1973)
    Billy Green Bush in Electra Glide in Blue (1973)
    Robert Blake, Billy Green Bush, and Elisha Cook Jr. in Electra Glide in Blue (1973)
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    Robert Blake in Electra Glide in Blue (1973)
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    Top cast

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    Robert Blake
    Robert Blake
    • John Wintergreenas John Wintergreen
    Billy Green Bush
    Billy Green Bush
    • Zipperas Zipper
    Mitchell Ryan
    Mitchell Ryan
    • Harve Pooleas Harve Poole
    Jeannine Riley
    Jeannine Riley
    • Joleneas Jolene
    Elisha Cook Jr.
    Elisha Cook Jr.
    • Willieas Willie
    • (as Elisha Cook)
    Royal Dano
    Royal Dano
    • Coroneras Coroner
    Hawk Wolinski
    Hawk Wolinski
    • VW Bus Driveras VW Bus Driver
    • (as David J. Wolinski)
    Peter Cetera
    Peter Cetera
    • Bob Zemkoas Bob Zemko
    Terry Kath
    • Killeras Killer
    Lee Loughnane
    Lee Loughnane
    • Pig Manas Pig Man
    Walter Parazaider
    Walter Parazaider
    • Loose Lipsas Loose Lips
    Joe Samsil
    • Sgt. Rykeras Sgt. Ryker
    Jason Clark
    • L.A. Detectiveas L.A. Detective
    Michael Butler
    Michael Butler
    • Truck Driveras Truck Driver
    Susan Forristal
    • Ice Cream Girlas Ice Cream Girl
    Lucy Angle Guercio
    • Ice Cream Girlas Ice Cream Girl
    Melissa Greene
    • Zemko's Girlfriendas Zemko's Girlfriend
    • (as Melissa Green)
    Jim Gilmore
    • Detectiveas Detective
    • Director
      • James William Guercio
    • Writers
      • Robert Boris(screenplay) (story)
      • Rupert Hitzig(story)
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    Storyline

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    A short Arizona motorcycle cop gets his wish and is promoted to Homicide following the mysterious murder of a hermit. He is forced to confront his illusions about himself and those around him in order to solve the case, eventually returning to solitude in the desert. —Martin H. Booda <booda@datasync.com>
    • motorcycle cop
    • psychotronic film
    • theft
    • weightlifting
    • motorcycle chase
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    • Taglines
      • He's a 5'4" Cop on a Big Bike in a 6'2" World
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • X
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      First-time director James William Guercio wanted Conrad L. Hall to photograph this film, but Hall's salary was more than was budgeted for a cinematographer. Guercio reduced his own salary to $1.00 so he could secure Hall as the cinematographer.
    • Goofs
      In the final driving scenes, the van and the bike, supposedly driving along a long straight road, drive by the same distant butte at least three times.
    • Quotes

      Harve Poole: Incompetence is the worst form of corruption.

    • Alternate versions
      John Wintergreen is called John Winterberg in the German version.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Our Gang Story (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Most of All
      Performed by The Marcels
      Written by Alan Freed, Harvey Fuqua
      Arc Music BMI

    User reviews77

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    Top review
    8/10
    Electra Glide In Blue - Masterpiece
    Much chat about this film, especially now since it's 'finally' out on DVD in wide screen format.

    This is the best film of a specialized genre from the late 60's through early 1970's exploring the counter-culture revolution and the "Establishment".

    Unlike Easy Rider, A Clockwork Orange and Billy Jack, EGIB hits the nail on the head. There is evil everywhere, and good intentions don't always result in good outcomes.

    Beautiful directorial debut by Guercio, awesome cinematography by Conrad Hall.

    In essence, one of the best films from 1973.
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    • jonesrw
    • Apr 12, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 4, 1973 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Legend of Big John
    • Filming locations
      • Monument Valley, Arizona, USA
    • Production company
      • Guercio-Hitzig
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,600,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • 4-Track Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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