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The Ref

The Ref

The Ref

The Ref

March 9, 1994

1h 37m

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Overview

"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
Release Date: March 9, 1994
Languages: English
Director: Ted Demme
Production: Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Touchstone Pictures
Production Countries: United States of America

Financial Performance

Profitable

Budget vs Revenue for The Ref

Profit

+$400K

ROI: 104%•Margin: 3.6%

Cast

Denis Leary

Denis Leary

Gus

Judy Davis

Judy Davis

Caroline Chasseur

Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey

Lloyd Chasseur

Glynis Johns

Glynis Johns

Rose Chasseur

Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.

Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.

Jesse Chasseur

Raymond J. Barry

Raymond J. Barry

Lt. Huff

Richard Bright

Richard Bright

Murray

Christine Baranski

Christine Baranski

Connie Chasseur

Adam LeFevre

Adam LeFevre

Gary Chasseur

J.K. Simmons

J.K. Simmons

Siskel

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