A River Runs Through It (1992)

Synopsis: An adaptation of Norman Maclean's much-loved autobiographical novella about fly fishing and familial relations set in the pristine Montana wilderness of the early 20th century. The story traces... An adaptation of Norman Maclean's much-loved autobiographical novella about fly fishing and familial relations set in the pristine Montana wilderness of the early 20th century. The story traces the relationship between two brothers growing up in an emotionally constricted household headed by a Presbyterian minister. The scholarly Norman follows in the footsteps of his stern, stoic father, going to college, marrying and settling down. His older brother Paul -- daring, handsome and athletic -- chooses the more glamourous career of newspaper journalist. These two very different brothers are brought together through the years by a mutual love of fly fishing instilled in them by their unyielding father. As Norman watches his brother's seemingly charmed life dissolve under the influences of gambling and alcohol, the art of fly fishing becomes a poignant metaphor for the love their father was unable to express in any other way. [More]

Starring: Craig Sheffer, Brad Pitt, Tom Skerritt, Emily Lloyd

Starring: Craig Sheffer, Brad Pitt, Tom Skerritt, Emily Lloyd, Brenda Blethyn

Director: Robert Redford

Director: Robert Redford

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