The Ref

Nan
1h 37m
1994
6.5 /10 (362)

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1994-03-09

Top 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

BD Wong

Dr. Wong, Marriage Counselor

John Scurti

Lt. Steve Milford

Bill Raymond

George

Phillip Nicoll

John

Ellie Raab

Mary

Jim Turner

Phil

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