Summaries

A.K.A. BIRDSEYE is the saga of an obsessive Colorado sheriff and his trusting teenage son, who risk it all when their twisted reconstruction of a mysterious kidnapping case escalates into a dangerous hunt for a mythical Swiss criminal.

AKA Birdseye is the saga of an obsessive Colorado sheriff and his trusting teenage son, who risk it all when their twisted reconstruction of a mysterious kidnapping case escalates into a dangerous hunt for a mythical Swiss criminal.—Anonymous

The story of Colorado sheriff Nolan Sharpless, who risks everything when the kidnapping of a seemingly innocent Swiss tourist turns into a hunt for one of America's most elusive career criminals. Mixing elements of tabloid journalism and reality TV, Nolan's dogged pursuit of the mysterious Birdseye blazes an outlandish comic trail through the minefield of American society at the turn of the millennium.

Details

Keywords
  • kidnapping
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Crime
Release date Aug 6, 2002
Countries of origin United States Switzerland
Official sites Official website
Language English
Filming locations Santa Clarita, California, USA
Production companies Dschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion AG AKA Birdseye Productions

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 30m
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
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