A River Runs Through It (film)
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| Directed by | Robert Redford |
| Written by | Norman MacClean Richard Friedenberg |
| Produced by | Jake Eberts Robert Redford |
| Starring | Craig Sheffer Brad Pitt Tom Skerrit |
| Cinematography | Philippe Rousselot |
| Edited by | Robert Estrin Lynzee Klingman |
| Music by | Mark Isham |
| Distributed by | Sony Pictures |
Release dates | October 9, 1992 |
Running time | 123 minutes |
| Language | English |
A River Runs Through It is a 1992 film directed by Robert Redford, based on a novella of the same name written by Norman MacLean. The film starred Brad Pitt, Craig Sheffer, Tom Skerritt, Brenda Blethyn, and Emily Lloyd. It was nominated for three Academy Awards and Philippe Rousselot won an Oscar for his cinematography.
The film tells the autobiographical story about two boys, Norman (Craig Sheffer) and Paul (Brad Pitt) growing up in 1930s Helena, Montana. Paul is a rebellious journalist, and his brother, Norman is a level-headed, grounded teacher. The film chronicles their intertwining and often conflicting lives, focusing on Norman's point of view, as they grow up in the shadow of their Presbyterian minister father. A great deal of the film surrounds the men's mutual love of fly fishing for trout in Montana's rivers, and their shared experiences through it while growing up.
Main cast
- Craig Sheffer as Norman Maclean
- Brad Pitt as Paul Maclean
- Tom Skerritt as Rev. Maclean
- Brenda Blethyn as Mrs. Maclean
- Emily Lloyd as Jessie Burns
- Edie McClurg as Mrs. Burns
- Stephen Shellen as Neal Burns
- Vann Gravage as Young Paul
- Nicole Burdette as Mabel
- Susan Traylor as Rawhide
- Michael Cudlitz as Chub
- Rob Cox as Conroy
- Buck Simmonds as Humph
- Fred Oakland as Mr. Burns
- David Creamer as Ken Burns
Synopsis
Montana, 1910. Norman and his younger brother Paul grow up under the watchful eye of their father, a Presbyterian minister of Scots descent. Their mornings are spent in school and religious study, while their afternoons are devoted to fly fishing in the nearby river. At home, however, the family's inability to express emotions hints at trouble to come, as Norman matures and dates Jessie, while his reckless brother Paul turns to gambling and liquor.
Reactions
Released on October 9, 1992, A River Runs Through It grossed $43,440,294 in US domestic returns.[1] The film achieved a 70% "fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.com based on all polled critical reviews.[2]
Awards
A River Runs Through It was nominated for three Academy Awards for 1992, including Best Cinematography (Philippe Rousselot); Best Music, Original Score (Mark Isham ); and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium (Richard Friedenberg). Rousselot won for Best Cinematography. Robert Redford was also nominated for Best Director - Motion Picture at the Golden Globes, but did not win.
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