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

Director: Robert Redford

Summary: Based on a true story, the film revolves around the lives of the two sons of a Montana preacher; their contrasting characters, changing relationships, and their mutual love of fly-fishing. Won Academy Award for Best Cinematography in 1993.

Fly-fishing figures prominently in this poignant tale of two brothers growing up in Montana in the early 20th century under the stern rule of their minister father. While both boys rebel, Norman (Craig Sheffer) channels his rebellion into writing, but Paul (Brad Pitt) descends onto a slippery path of self-destruction. The beautiful scenery of Montana is used to full effect with the awesome cinematography of Philippe Rousselot. Directed by Robert Redford, this adaptation of Norman Maclean's classic autobiography also features Tom Skerritt and Brenda Blethyn as the Reverend and Mrs. Maclean.

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Reviewed by: davybozal24-7
Posted on April 2, 2006 4:47 PM

This wee gem directed by Robert Redford and starring Tom Skerrit ,
Brenda Blethyn , Craig Sheffer and Brad Pitt from 1992 is based on a true story . In a place almost untouched by time and in an age still blessed by innocence , a father and his 2 sons stuggle to make sense of their changing relationships . The Reverend Maclean is head of the family ; a stern man shaped by hard times in a land still largely wilderness . Bound by a passion for fly - fishing and devotion
this film is an absorbing and enchanting authentic masterpiece.

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A River Runs Through Itis a lyrical and nostalgic film from director Robert Redford (Quiz Show, Ordinary People), based on the popular autobiographical novel by Norman MacLean. The film chronicles two brothers' coming of age in early 20th-century Missoula, Montana, under the stern tutelage of their minister father (Tom Skerritt). He instils in them a love of fly fishing, which for one brother (Brad Pitt) becomes a lifelong passion even as he sets out to become a newspaperman and struggles with his addiction to gambling. The other brother, Norman (Craig Sheffer), dreams of exploring the world outside Missoula as he falls in love with a local girl (Emily Lloyd) who also dreams of broader horizons. Soon one brother must discover the true meaning of family loyalty when the other finds himself in deeper trouble than ever before. Redford, who also narrates the film, does a masterful job in re-creating the period and in drawing out affecting performances from his young cast. An Oscar winner for Philippe Rousselot's luminescent cinematography, this is a poignant and special film. --Robert Lane, Amazon.com

Aspect Ratio:	1.66 Wide Screen
Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Original Theatrical Trailer
Year:	1992
Release Date:	April 23, 2001
Runtime:	118 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	P 8676 D V D
Keywords:	River, Through, General, Wide, Screen, Runs, Drama
Genre:	Drama