The Ref

The Ref, also known as Hostile Hostages, is a 1994 crime comedy film starring Denis Leary, Judy Davis, and Kevin Spacey, and directed by Ted Demme.
==Synopsis==
A small time crook takes a couple hostage to escape the cops, only to discover that the two are in the midst of a marital argument and in need of couple counseling, sending the crook spiraling into their deranged quarrel.
==Cast==
*Denis Leary as Gus
*Judy Davis as Caroline Chasseur
*Kevin Spacey as Lloyd Chasseur
*Robert J. Steinmiller Jr. as Jesse Chasseur
*Glynis Johns as Rose Chasseur
*Raymond J. Barry as Lieutenant Huff
*Richard Bright as Murray
*Christine Baranski as Connie Chasseur
*Adam LeFevre as Gary Chasseur
*Phillip Nicoll as John Chasseur
*Ellie Raab as Mary Chasseur
*Bill Raymond as George
*John Scurti as Lieutenant Steve Milford
*Jim Turner as Phil
*Ron Gabriel as Limo Driver
*Edward Saxon as Mike Michaels
*Kenneth Utt as Jeremiah Willard
*Robert Ridgely as Bob Burley
*J.K. Simmons as Colonel Siskel
*BD Wong as Marriage Counselor Dr. Wong (uncredited)
==Videos==
Ref (1994) original theatrical teaser trailer -FTD-0268-
The Ref (1994) Theatrical Trailer -1 -4K- -FTD-1221-
==Trivia==
*The film was inspired by screenwriters' Richard LaGravenese and sister-in-law Marie Weiss and their families. Weiss had an argument with her husband which inspired the concept of a third party to step in like a referee.
*J.K. Simmons feature film debut.
*Ellie Raab's final acting role.
==External links==
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Category:1994 films
Category:Touchstone Pictures films
Category:Live-action films
Category:R-rated films
Category:Christmas films