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The Ref

The Ref
★ 6.6/10•1994•1h 37m•R•Comedy•Crime•Drama

They might be his hostages but what they're doing to this guy is criminal.

A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve.

Ted Demme · Director

Richard LaGravenese · Screenplay

Marie Weiss · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 37m
LanguageEN
Release DateMar 9, 1994
Budget$11,000,000
Revenue$11,400,000

Actors

Denis Leary

Denis Leary

Gus

Judy Davis

Judy Davis

Caroline Chasseur

Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey

Lloyd Chasseur

Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.

Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.

Jesse Chasseur

Glynis Johns

Glynis Johns

Rose Chasseur

Raymond J. Barry

Raymond J. Barry

Lt. Huff

Richard Bright

Richard Bright

Murray

Christine Baranski

Christine Baranski

Connie Chasseur

Bill Raymond

Bill Raymond

George

Ellie Raab

Mary

Adam LeFevre

Adam LeFevre

Gary Chasseur

Phillip Nicoll

John

Jim Turner

Jim Turner

Phil

John Scurti

John Scurti

Lt. Steve Milford

Robert Ridgely

Robert Ridgely

Bob Burley

J.K. Simmons

J.K. Simmons

Siskel

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