Movie

Electra Glide in Blue

1973 · 114 min

A quirky, melancholic ride through desert highways that blends satire and tragedy into a haunting character study.

Tagline: He's A Good Cop..... On A Big Bike..... On A Bad Road.
Overview: 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 feels: Melancholic, satirical, dark and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, isolation, corruption, justice
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
isolation
corruption
justice
betrayal
Places: countryside
road trip
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild