The Referees(2009)
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The Referees Synopsis
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.
The Referees (2009) is a documentary film directed by Yves Hinant, released on August 10, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Howard Webb, Manuel Mejuto González, Roberto Rosetti and Michel Platini. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Yves Hinant
- Production:
- Entre Chien et Loup
- Status:
- Released
The Referees (2009) Trailer
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The Referees Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Howard Webb
Howard Webb
as Self
- Manuel Mejuto González
Manuel Mejuto González
as Self
- Roberto Rosetti
Roberto Rosetti
as Self
Michel Platini
as Self
- Peter Fröjdfeldt
Peter Fröjdfeldt
as Self
- Massimo Busacca
Massimo Busacca
as Self
Zlatan Ibrahimović
as Self
David Silva
as Self
Olof Mellberg
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Yves Hinant.
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The Referees Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 25 ratings.
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The Referees – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Referees?
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The main cast of The Referees (2009) includes Howard Webb, Manuel Mejuto González, Roberto Rosetti, Michel Platini and Peter Fröjdfeldt. The film was directed by Yves Hinant. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Referees released?
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The Referees was released on August 10, 2009 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is The Referees worth watching?
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The Referees (2009) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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