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title: "Electra Glide in Blue"
year: 1973
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/electra-glide-in-blue-1973"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 26332
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Electra Glide in Blue (1973) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/electra-glide-in-blue-1973

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Electra Glide in Blue is a 1973 crime, drama, mystery, action, and comedy film released in the United States on August 18, 1973. It stars Robert Blake as a short Arizona motorcycle cop who gets his wish to be promoted to homicide following the mysterious murder of a hermit. As he investigates the case, he is forced to confront his illusions about himself and those around him before ultimately returning to solitude in the desert.

The film runs for 1 hour and 54 minutes and is rated PG. It is recognized as a visually iconic classic where the protagonist faces a wave of disillusionment, changes, and violence while riding his motorcycle on a bad road.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An ambitious Arizona motorcycle cop is promoted to homicide after a hermit's mysterious murder."

### Why Watch
- Features Robert Blake as a small-town motorcycle cop facing disillusionment and violence.
- Combines crime, drama, mystery, action, and comedy genres across a runtime of 1 hour and 54 minutes.
- Explores the psychological journey of a protagonist confronting illusions about himself and others.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The protagonist must confront intense themes of disillusionment and violence in the desert setting.
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with mystery, crime, and violence as the protagonist confronts illusions and returns to solitude.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #arizona-desert, #motorcycle-cop, #homicide-promotion, #mysterious-murder, #disillusionment, #solitude

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Electra Glide in Blue?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms linking to TMDB or online streaming guides.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is a 1973 visually iconic classic featuring Robert Blake as a motorcycle cop navigating a murder case and personal disillusionment.

### Q: What is the binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 54 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
As a feature film released on August 18, 1973, it is a standalone movie rather than an episodic television series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Electra Glide in Blue — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/26332)
- [Modrá Electra Glide 71% [Electra Glide in Blue] (1973…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/25166-modra-electra-glide)
- [Modrá Electra Glide (1973) Film, Titulky ke stažení, Recenze…](https://osobnosti.najdise.cz/modra-electra-glide-film-titulky-recenze-csfd-10239)
- [Modrá Electra Glide (1973) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/10862-modra-electra-glide/prehled/)
- [Modrá Electra Glide (1973) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/21062-modra-electra-glide)

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