A River Runs Through It (1992)
Overview
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $12,000,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $43,440,294.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 19.663 |
Directed By
Robert Redford
Crew
Robert Redford
Norman Maclean
Richard Friedenberg
Robert Redford
Mark Isham
Philippe Rousselot
Robert Estrin
Lynzee Klingman
Elisabeth Leustig
Jon Hutman
Amalia Mato
Jake Eberts
William Kittredge
Barbara Maltby
Patrick Markey
Walter P. Martishius
Gretchen Rau
Kathy O'Rear
Bernie Pollack
Reese Spensley
Richard Stutsman
Mark Yuricich
Gary Rydstrom
Gary Rydstrom
Tom Johnson
Tom Myers
Richard Hymns
Ken Fischer
Clayton Collins
Justin Fonda
Miranda Garrison
Annie Ellis
Noon Orsatti
Christopher Boyes
TOP CAST
Craig Sheffer
Norman Maclean
Brad Pitt
Paul Maclean
Tom Skerritt
Rev. Maclean
Brenda Blethyn
Mrs. Maclean
Edie McClurg
Mrs. Burns
Stephen Shellen
Neal Burns
Vann Gravage
Young Paul
Susan Traylor
Rawhide
Nicole Burdette
Mabel
Emily Lloyd
Jessie Burns
William Hootkins
Murphy
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Young Norman
Michael Cudlitz
Chub
Rob Cox
Conroy
Buck Simmonds
Humph
Fred Oakland
Mr. Burns
David Creamer
Ken Burns
Madonna Reubens
Aunt Sally
John Reubens
Uncle Jimmy
Arnold Richardson
Old Norman
MacIntyre Dixon
Police Sergeant
Al Richardson
Mr. Murchison
Jess Schwidde
Mr. Sweeney
Chuck Adamson
Harry the Editor
Rex Kendall
Reporter
Jack Kroll
Reporter
Martina Kreidl
Secretary at Newspaper
Noah Scot Snyder
Copy Boy at Newspaper
Margot Kiser
Sal
Philip A. Braun
Dealer at Lolo
Tracy Mayfield
Bouncer at Lolo
Anne Merrem
Hooker at Lolo
Chuck Tweed
Drunk in Jail
Prudence Johnson
Pavilion Singer
D. Gorton
Pavilion Announcer
Lincoln Quesenberry
Drunk in Alley
Hawk Forssell
Bouncer at Speakeasy
Jim Dunkin
Speakeasy Bartender
Jacob Snyder
Piano Player
Kathy Scharler
Waitress at Speakeasy
Don Jeffery
Black Jack
Byron Dingman
Speakeasy Patron
Cecily Johnson
Speakeasy Patron
Caleb Shiff
Young John
Camille Bonora
Helen Kane Impersonator (uncredited)
Robert Redford
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
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