CinemaOSMovie · 1994 · 1h 37m · R
The Ref

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

66%(390)IMDbComedyCrimeDrama

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

Directed byTed Demme

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
EN
Released
March 9, 1994
Budget
$11,000,000
Revenue
$11,400,000
Studios
Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer FilmsTouchstone Pictures

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
The Ref (1994) Fan Trailer

The Ref (1994) Fan Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Creative team
Directed by
Ted Demme
Ted Demme
Written by
Richard LaGravenese
Richard LaGravenese
Marie Weiss
Produced by
Jeffrey Weiss
Ron Bozman

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