A River Runs Through It

1992

2h 3m

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The Maclean brothers, Paul and Norman, live a relatively idyllic life in rural Montana, spending much of their time fly fishing. The sons of a minister, the boys eventually part company when Norman moves east to attend college, leaving his rebellious brother to find trouble back home. When Norman finally returns, the siblings resume their fishing outings, and assess where they've been and where they're going.

Directors

Robert Redford

Writers

Richard Friedenberg(screenplay by)

Norman Maclean(author by)

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Craig Sheffer

Brad Pitt

Tom Skerritt

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Norman Maclean

Paul Maclean

Rev. Maclean

Mrs. Maclean

Mrs. Burns

Neal Burns

Young Paul

Rawhide

Mabel

Jessie Burns

Murphy

Young Norman

Chub

Conroy

Humph

Mr. Burns

Ken Burns

Aunt Sally

Directors

Robert Redford

Writers

Richard Friedenberg(screenplay by)

Norman Maclean(author by)

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_**Two brothers growing up in Montana during the 20s**_ After WW1, two brothers come-of-age in the Missoula area of Montana; one prudent (Craig Sheffer) and the other imprudent (Brad Pitt). Tom Skerritt plays their father, a wise Presbyterian minister, while Emily Lloyd plays the sensible son’s potential romantic interest. "A River Runs through It" (1992) was based on the memoir of American author Norman Maclean and is similar to “Legends of the Fall” (1994), but understandably more mundane (in a positive sense). This was Robert Redford’s third directorial effort and it was very successful. It effectively brings to life the Prohibition Era of the 20s and early 30s with their Model T's and speakeasies. Aside from Lloyd, Susan Traylor appears on the feminine front as a woman with, um, rather loose morals while Nicole Burdette plays the Indian lass that Pitt’s character brings to a speakeasy. The moral is deep and a little murky, but clear if you reflect on it. Regardless, it’s a great drama that takes you back to rural America during the roaring 20s. If you like “Legends of the Fall” and “The Horse Whisperer” (1998) it’s a must. The film runs 2 hours, 3 minutes, and was shot in western Montana (Livingston, Granite Falls & Bozeman) with one scene done in Wyoming. Needless to say, the locations are a highlight. GRADE: A-/B+

Wuchak31 Dec, 2020