Robert Blake's 70s Cop cult classic Electra Glide in Blue gets a 4K scan Blu-ray Release

Robert Blake started his acting career as a child as part of the famous Our Gang crew. In case you are wondering he played Mickey Gubitosi (which was his real name). As he grew he continued to play in film including the Red Ryder film series. In 1967 he took the starring role in the cult classic In Cold Blood. Than in the 1970s he starred in the series that most people remember him for Barretta. 

In 1973 he starred in the action cop drama entitled "Electra Glide in Blue". Now the great folks at Kino Lorber under the division KL Studio Classics are giving this film a chance to shine on Blu-ray. 

A short Arizona motorcycle cop John Wintergreen patrols the Arizona highways dreaming of working in the homicide division. Than when a hermit turns up dead it has to be decided whether it was suicide or murder. Now Wintergreen gets a chance to join a hard-nosed detective Harvey Poole on the case.

Electra Glide in Blue is a dramatic film with some dark humor thrown in for good measure. James William Guercio masterfully directed this dramatic feature. Robert Blake shines as he does in everything he is in. But there is also a very strong supporting cast including; Mitchell Ryan (Magnum Force), Billy Green Bush (The Culpepper Cattle Co.), Jeannine Riley (Petticoat Junction), Elisha Cook Jr. (The Maltese Falcon, House on Haunted Hill) and Royal Dano (Ghoulies, Gholies 2).

Electra Glide in Blue is rated PG, but there is a little bit of blood, some mild sexual situations and a good chunk of profanity. There is also a couple of of instances when a word that in this generation would be considered by many extremely offensive is used. I would consider this film a little stronger than PG, at least in my opinion. So with that, I defiantly suggest parents watch the film before letting teenager watch this one.

Kino Lorber has transferred this 70s cult classic in 1080p in 2.39:1 sourced from a 4K master from an original camera negative. The soundtrack is a DTS-HD 2.0 Master Audio track. There is also the option for English Subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

When watching this Blu-ray I must say that this film looks and sounds remarkable. The picture is crisp and clean the colors are gorgeous. There is just very minor specks visible. The audio is clear with no signs of pops or hiss. This 4K master is great. 

Now a simply amazing 4K transfer is not all that Kino Lorber added to this Blu-ray. They really went above and beyond and added some brand new features. Take a look at the special features included on this Blu-ray. 

* NEW Audio Commentary by Screenwriter Robert Boris, Moderated by Film Historian Alex Van Dyne (Manager of Eddie Brandt's Saturday Matinee)

* Audio Commentary with Composer/Producer/Director James William Guercio

* NEW Interview with Actor Mitchell Ryan

* NEW Interview with Screenwriter Robert Boris|

* Introduction by James William Guercio

* Theatrical Trailer


Watch The Trailer Below:

I have to give Kino Lorber a lot of credit, they put a lot of love into this 70s cult classic. From the 4K scan to the new bonus features. Slipcover and alternate artwork on the Blu-ray insert. I am glad to add this to the Classic Cinema Plus archive.

So if you are a fan of cop movies, 70s cinema or Robert Blake, Electra Glide in Blue on Blu-ray is defiantly one for your Blu-ray collection. Head over to Amazon and order your copy today.

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