

A River Runs Through It
Nothing perfect lasts forever. Except in our memories.
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.
Cast

Craig Sheffer
Norman Maclean

Brad Pitt
Paul Maclean

Tom Skerritt
Rev. Maclean

Brenda Blethyn
Mrs. Maclean

Emily Lloyd
Jessie Burns

Edie McClurg
Mrs. Burns

Stephen Shellen
Neal Burns
Vann Gravage
Young Paul

Nicole Burdette
Mabel

Susan Traylor
Rawhide

Michael Cudlitz
Chub
Rob Cox
Conroy
Buck Simmonds
Humph
Fred Oakland
Mr. Burns
David Creamer
Ken Burns
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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.
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