The Ref(1994)
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.
Movie: The Ref
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Gus
Caroline Chasseur
Lloyd Chasseur
Rose Chasseur
Jesse Chasseur
Lt. Huff
Murray
Connie Chasseur
Gary Chasseur
Siskel
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