A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT (Theatrical Release USA 1992)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì 

A River Run Through It— well written and greatly acted—deeply engages its audience from opening to concluding scenes. Down-to-earth, the movie catches the human element perfectly without preaching, judging, or depreciating any single lifestyle within this community. This film, directed by Robert Redford, can easily be missed. Don’t miss the opportunity to see it. The fly fishing scenes, small town life, interaction with Native reservations perfectly integrate and synchronize into one harmonious visually symphonic production.

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Storyline 

A family completely devoted to fly fishing, as a recreation, live out their lives in a small town. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Robert Redford for directing the film. Thank you to Earl Benjamin, Robert Benjamin, Bruce Davey, Bruce Davey, Tom Engelman, Mel Gibson, Scott Kroopf, Neil Meron, and Craig Zadan for making the film possible. Characters/cast include: Norman MacLean (Craig Sheffer), Paul Maclean (Brad Pitt) Rev. Mclean (Tom Skerritt), Mrs. Maclean (Brenda Blethyn), Jessie Burns (Emily Lloyd), Mrs. Burns (Edie McClurg), Neal Burns (Stephen Shellen), Young Paul (Vann Gravage), Mabel (Nicole Burdette), Rawhide (Susan Traylor), Chub (Michael Cudlitz), Conroy (Rob Cox), Humph (Buck Simmonds), and Mr. Burns (Fred Oakland). 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This movie easily earns classic status.

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Ben Meyers