Electra Glide in Blue
Seen it?1973 | 114 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery, Action, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
69% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 41K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by James William Guercio
- Robert BlakeJohn Wintergreen
- Billy Green BushZipper
- Jeannine RileyJolene
- Elisha Cook Jr.Willie
- Royal DanoCoroner
- Mitchell RyanHarve Poole
- Hawk WolinskiVW Bus Driver
- Peter CeteraBob Zemko
- Terry KathKiller
- Lee LoughnanePig Man