Electra Glide in Blue

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Electra Glide in Blue
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PG,1hr 46min
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1973
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MGM
Synopsis: A police officer who would rather use his brains than his gun is put into a situation where neither can help him in this police drama. John Wintergreen (Robert Blake) is a sawed-off and street-smart Arizona motorcycle cop who dreams of climbing the ladder and becoming a police detective, but his ambitions are scoffed at by his partner, Zipper (Billy "Green" Bush). Wintergreen's superiors tend not to take him seriously due to his short stature, but when he stumbles upon the site of a murder, he digs ... Full Synopsis
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Anyone who appreciates the experimental phase Hollywood went through in the '70s is likely to enjoy this effective blend of mystery and social critique. Electra Glide in Blue starts off with the kind of premise that could have worked as an episode of Quincy, M.E. but slowly transforms into a meditation on the challenges of being a honorable person in a world where most people find it easier to be dishonorable. ... Full Review
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