The Ref
“They might be his hostages but what they're doing to this guy is criminal.”
1994•R•1h 37m•6.6•Released
ComedyCrimeDrama
A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve.
Director
Ted Demme
Writer
Richard LaGravenese, Marie Weiss
Budget
$11M
Revenue
$11M
Languages
English
Studio
Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Cast
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
Siskel
BD Wong
Dr. Wong, Marriage Counselor
John Scurti
Lt. Steve Milford
Bill Raymond
George
Phillip Nicoll
John
Ellie Raab
Mary
Production
Company
Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Company
Touchstone Pictures
Producer
Ron Bozman
Producer
Jeffrey Weiss
Producer
Richard LaGravenese
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