Movie Description 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.
| Credits | | Cast: | Brad Pitt, Brenda Blethyn, Emily Lloyd, Tom Skerritt |
| Details | | Edition: | With Booklet |
Editorial Reviews "...A mesmerizing family memoir fueled by sense of place, force of memory and love of nature....[Pitt] makes himself so like the young Robert Redford that the effect is astonishing..." New York Times - p.C1 - Janet Maslin
"...It's the best movie ever whose raison d'etre is the spiritual glorification of fly-fishing..." USA Today - p.8D - Mike Clark
"...Poetic, elegiac....The movie was shot on locations that suggest the bounty of the Western states in those days..." Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (10/09/1992)
Awards 1992Academy AwardsBest CinematographyPhillippe Rousselot
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