Electra Glide In Blue Review

Electra Glide In Blue
A short-of-stature motorcycle cop finds himself finally promoted to homicide after the death of a local hermit.

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Release Date:

26 May 1973

Running Time:

114 minutes

Certificate:

18

Original Title:

Electra Glide In Blue

This could easily be dismissed as some ’70s throwback curio, but James William Guercio’s film (regrettably his only feature as director) still resonates way beyond its much-lauded Monument Valley vistas and inspirational cinematography.

The story of a pint-sized motorcycle cop seizing his opportunity for advancement has been criticised as a right-leaning response to Easy Rider, and while certainly a product of its time — think of the perceived fascism of Dirty Harry — it remains one of the greatest treasures of the decade, combining achingly beautiful storytelling with a melancholy tone that utterly captivates.

Unfairly misjudged and ignored at the time of release, this certainly has that 70s flavour but the themes and sincerity have not dated.
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