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The Ref

The Ref

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The Ref

The Ref

1994

1h 37m

Comedy Crime Drama

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1994

Runtime

1h 37m

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Storyline

"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.

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Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 37m
: Mar 9, 1994
Languages: English
Director: Ted Demme
Production: Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Touchstone Pictures
Production Countries: United States of America

Top Cast

51 Cast Members

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

BD Wong

BD Wong

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Rutanya Alda

Rutanya Alda

Linda

Herbie Ade

Bartender

Ron Gabriel

Ron Gabriel

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