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A River Runs Through It

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Original title

A River Runs Through It

Year

1992

Running time

123 min.

Country

United States

Director

Robert Redford

Screenwriter

Richard Friedenberg. Novel: Norman MacLean

Cast

Music

Mark Isham

Cinematography

Philippe Rousselot

Producer

Columbia Pictures. Producer: Robert Redford

Genre

Drama | Fishing. Small Town Life (North-american). Nature. 1920s. 1930s

Synopsis

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 (Tom Skerritt). While both boys rebel, Norman (Craig Sheffer) channels his rebellion into writing, but Paul (Brad Pitt) descends onto a slippery path of self-destruction.

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Awards: 1992: Oscar: Best Cinematography. 3 Nominations: Screenplay, Cinematography and Score

1992: Nominated for Golden Globe: Best Director (Robert Redford)

1992: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Nominated for Best Music Score

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Critics' reviews

"An elegant if simply structured film, one crafted with a warmth and understanding reflective of the director enamoured of his subject matter (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"

Empire
"Here are two things I never thought I'd say: I like a movie about fly fishing, and Robert Redford has directed one of the most ambitious, accomplished films of the year."

Caryn James: The New York Times
"A lyrical, poignant drama that uses the angler’s art of fly fishing as a subtle metaphor for life’s many twists and turns (...) [It] is beautifully shot and acted."

Michael Rechtshaffen: The Hollywood Reporter
"A loving work of embracing nostalgia for a brighter, cleaner, more upright America."

Hal Hinson: The Washington Post
"Here are two things I never thought I'd say: I like a movie about fly fishing, and Robert Redford has directed one of the most ambitious, accomplished films of the year."

Caryn James: The New York Times
"A nicely observed family study."

Variety Staff: Variety

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