The Referees
Originally released in 2009. The Referees is a documentary film. directed by Yves Hinant. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Howard Webb, Manuel Mejuto González, and Roberto Rosetti
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 10, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (24 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Belgium
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Entre Chien et Loup
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Referees about?
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 sev...
Who directed The Referees?
The Referees was directed by Yves Hinant.
How long is The Referees?
The Referees has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was The Referees released?
The Referees was released on August 10, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Referees?
The main cast of The Referees includes Howard Webb, Manuel Mejuto González, Roberto Rosetti, Michel Platini, Peter Fröjdfeldt.