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The Referees

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2009-08-10
1h 17m
English
Released
Entre Chien et Loup

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How can a few crucial minutes in a football match change the life of an entire family? How do the "men in black" feel when they are attacked by supporters? Kill the Referee unveils the lives of several professional football referees at the EURO 2008 championship; amongst them, the English referee Howard Webb, who provoked incredible controversy when he gave a penalty to Austria just before the end of the match with Poland, and the Italian Roberto Rosetti, who refereed the final.

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About The Referees

How can a few crucial minutes in a football match change the life of an entire family? How do the "men in black" feel when they are attacked by supporters? Kill the Referee unveils the lives of several professional football referees at the EURO 2008 championship; amongst them, the English referee Howard Webb, who provoked incredible controversy when he gave a penalty to Austria just before the end of the match with Poland, and the Italian Roberto Rosetti, who refereed the final. Running 77 minutes.

The Referees Cast and Characters

The cast features Howard Webb (as Self), Manuel Mejuto González (as Self), Roberto Rosetti (as Self), Michel Platini (as Self), and Peter Fröjdfeldt (as Self). Their performances are a major reason The Referees has built such a passionate audience.

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The Referees runs for 77 minutes (about 1.3 hour).

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The Referees holds a 7.1/10 rating based on 24 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of The Referees?

The main cast includes Howard Webb, Manuel Mejuto González, Roberto Rosetti, and Michel Platini, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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What is The Referees about?

The Referees is a Documentary English-language film. How can a few crucial minutes in a football match change the life of an entire family? How do the "men in black" feel when they are attacked by supporters? Kill the Referee unveils the lives of several professional football referees at the EURO 2008 championship; amongst them, the English referee Howard Webb, who provoked incredible controversy when he gave a penalty to Austria just before the end of the match with Poland, and the Italian Roberto Rosetti, who refereed the final.

When was The Referees released?

The Referees was released on August 10, 2009. It has a runtime of 1h 17m. The film was produced by Entre Chien et Loup.

Who stars in The Referees?

The Referees stars Howard Webb, Manuel Mejuto González, Roberto Rosetti and Michel Platini. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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