Plot
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
Reverend 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
Crew
Amalia Mato
Producer
Mark Isham
Original Music Composer
Robert Redford
Producer
Patrick Markey
Producer
Richard Friedenberg
Screenplay
Robert Redford
Director
Philippe Rousselot
Director of Photography
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