"They might be his hostages but what they're doing to this guy is criminal."

1994

1h 37m

6.5(350 votes)

Comedy

Crime

Drama

Overview

A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve.

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Cast & Crew

29 members

Acting

Denis Leary

Gus

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Judy Davis

Caroline Chasseur

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Kevin Spacey

Lloyd Chasseur

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Glynis Johns

Rose Chasseur

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Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.

Jesse Chasseur

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Raymond J. Barry

Lt. Huff

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Richard Bright

Murray

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Christine Baranski

Connie Chasseur

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Adam LeFevre

Gary Chasseur

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J.K. Simmons

Siskel

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BD Wong

Dr. Wong, Marriage Counselor

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John Scurti

Lt. Steve Milford

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Bill Raymond

George

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Phillip Nicoll

John

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Ellie Raab

Mary

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Jim Turner

Phil

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Herbie Ade

Bartender

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Ron Gabriel

Limo Driver

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Scott Walker

Prosecutor

Production

Edward Saxon

Reporter

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Donna Holgate

Newscaster

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Kenneth Utt

Jeremiah Willard

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Marilyn Stonehouse

Store Cashier

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Victoria Mitchell

Store Customer

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Cort Day

Salvation Army Volunteer

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Robert Ridgely

Bob Burley

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John E. Campbell

Santa Family #1

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Rutanya Alda

Linda

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Peter Krantz

State Trooper

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