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The Ref(1994)
Status: Released
Date: 1994-03-09
66%
369 Votes
Time: 1h 37m
They might be his hostages but what they're doing to this guy is criminal.
Overview:
A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $11,000,000.00
Revenue: $11,400,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Ref
Top 10 Billed 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
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