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Halfsheet Electra Glide in Blue
is a 1973 American black comedy action film. It is a character study and social commentary that explores themes of integrity, disillusionment, and the counterculture of the early 1970s.
Key Information
Directed by: James William Guercio, who was the manager of the band Chicago and made his directorial debut with this film.
Starring: Robert Blake as the lead character, John Wintergreen, a motorcycle cop with ambitions of becoming a homicide detective.
Plot: A short, honest motorcycle cop in the Arizona desert investigates a murder he believes was staged as a suicide. He gets promoted to homicide detective, but soon becomes disillusioned with the corruption and methods of his peers and the harsh realities of the job.
Cinematography: The film is noted for its stunning, wide-angle cinematography of the Arizona landscape by future Oscar-winner Conrad Hall.
Soundtrack: The score was composed by James William Guercio and performed by members of the band Chicago, several of whom also appear in minor roles in the film.
Legacy: The film has gained a reputation as a neglected cult classic, often compared to other influential 1970s films like Easy Rider. |
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