The Ref
They might be his hostages but what they're doing to this guy is criminal.
Genres
Overview
A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve.
Details
Budget
$11000000
Revenue
$11400000
Runtime
97 min
Release Date
1994-03-09
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
344
Vote Average
6.542
Denis Leary
Gus
Judy Davis
Caroline Chasseur
Kevin Spacey
Lloyd Chasseur
Glynis Johns
Rose Chasseur
Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.
Jesse Chasseur
Raymond J. Barry
Lt. Huff
Richard Bright
Murray
Christine Baranski
Connie Chasseur
Adam LeFevre
Gary Chasseur
J.K. Simmons
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BD Wong
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John Scurti
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Phillip Nicoll
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Ellie Raab
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Jim Turner
Phil
Herbie Ade
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Ron Gabriel
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Scott Walker
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Marilyn Stonehouse
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John E. Campbell
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Rutanya Alda
Linda
Peter Krantz
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