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A River Runs Through It: Brothers, Fly Fishing, and the Paths of Life, Exams of Acting

A river runs through it is a 1992 american drama film directed by robert redford, based on the semi-autobiographical book of the same name by norman maclean. The story follows two brothers, norman and paul maclean, growing up in rural montana and devoted to fly fishing. Norman sets out on the path of education, while paul takes a rebellious path full of obstacles. The film explores their relationship with their stern presbyterian minister father, their love interests, and the impact of their different choices on their lives.

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“A River Runs Through It”
PG 2hrs, 3min Drama 30 October 1992 USA
The story about two sons of a stern minister -- one reserved, one rebellious --
growing up in rural Montana while devoted to fly fishing.
Director: Robert Redford Writers: Norman Maclean (story), Richard Friedenberg (screenplay)
Stars: Craig Sheffer, Brad Pitt, Tom Skerritt
Watch on STARZ, Amazon Prime Video
IMDb USER Review: A True Classic DrewAlexander1 February 2009 9/10 STARS
A River Runs Through It is about two brothers who each take a different path in life. Norman
Maclean (Craig Sheffer) is the older of the two brothers and sets out on the path of education.
Paul Maclean (Brad Pitt) is the rebellious younger brother who travels on a path full of
obstacles. The story follows these characters as the each walk their own path. There is no
downside to this film. You will be entertained the whole way through. The acting, directing, and
script are all perfect. The two things that are exceptional are the cinematography and the score.
Both bring you into the world Robert Redford creates. This is an all around great film that is
destined to be a classic. It sure is in my book. If you havent seen it definitely watch it as soon
as you can, because it will stay with you forever.
Pr. Joe’s Comments and Questions
This beautiful story is taken from the semi-autobiographical book of the same title
written by Norman Maclean in1976. It is the story of two brothers growing up in Helena,
Montana in the home of a Presbyterian minister in the 1930’s. Norman writes, “It is true
one day a week was given over to religion, Sunday School, morning and evening
services…even so Paul and I received as many hours of instruction in fly fishing from
our father as we did in all other spiritual matters.” And while the movie depicts their
stoic learned Presbyterian upbringing, the stunning scenery of the Big Blackfoot River
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“A River Runs Through It”

PG 2hrs, 3min Drama 30 October 1992 USA

The story about two sons of a stern minister -- one reserved, one rebellious -- growing up in rural Montana while devoted to fly fishing. Director: Robert Redford Writers: Norman Maclean (story), Richard Friedenberg (screenplay) Stars: Craig Sheffer, Brad Pitt, Tom Skerritt Watch on STARZ, Amazon Prime Video IMDb USER Review: A True Classic DrewAlexander1 February 2009 9/10 STARS A River Runs Through It is about two brothers who each take a different path in life. Norman Maclean (Craig Sheffer) is the older of the two brothers and sets out on the path of education. Paul Maclean (Brad Pitt) is the rebellious younger brother who travels on a path full of obstacles. The story follows these characters as the each walk their own path. There is no downside to this film. You will be entertained the whole way through. The acting, directing, and script are all perfect. The two things that are exceptional are the cinematography and the score. Both bring you into the world Robert Redford creates. This is an all around great film that is destined to be a classic. It sure is in my book. If you haven’t seen it definitely watch it as soon as you can, because it will stay with you forever. Pr. Joe’s Comments and Questions This beautiful story is taken from the semi-autobiographical book of the same title written by Norman Maclean in1976. It is the story of two brothers growing up in Helena, Montana in the home of a Presbyterian minister in the 1930’s. Norman writes, “It is true one day a week was given over to religion, Sunday School, morning and evening services…even so Paul and I received as many hours of instruction in fly fishing from our father as we did in all other spiritual matters.” And while the movie depicts their stoic learned Presbyterian upbringing, the stunning scenery of the Big Blackfoot River

and grandeur of the Montana mountains becomes a playground and tutor for the boys. As the movie unfolds Norman, the older brother, falls in love with Jesse and goes East to college in pursuit of an English Teaching degree, while Paul stays in Montana where he becomes a popular local reporter and expert fly fishermen. When Norman is home from college for the summer to continue his courtship of Jesse and spend time with his brother, he learns that Paul is engaged in risky and dangerous behavior. While there are moments of joy and reunion around the Maclean family table and fishing with the father, Norman tries valiantly to rescue Paul while the parents are unaware. Like the Parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke’s Gospel, chapter 15, it is the story of a family and the divergent pathways of two siblings, the heartache and love that keeps loving even when you can’t change or help another person. The scenery is breathtaking and the story is beautiful even as it is heartbreaking.

  1. How does the River function and what does it symbolize in the story of the Maclean family men?
  2. Maybe parenting in the 1930’s was different than today. What do you think of the Maclean parents’ relationship with their boys?
  3. Norman and Paul are brothers, yet very different from each other. How would you describe their differences, their gifts and challenges?
  4. There is a scene toward the end in which Norman 's father is reading a Bible and says he used to think that water came first, but "if you listen carefully you will hear that the words are underneath the water." What does he mean by this?
  5. Norman may feel that he's failed Paul? How could he have possibly helped him? Does he believe he could have helped him?
  6. Talk about this Quote from Rev. Maclean’s last sermon: “Each one of us here today will at one time in our lives look upon a loved one who is in need and ask the same question: We are willing to help, Lord, but what, if anything, is needed? For it is true we can seldom help those closest to us. Either we don't know what part of ourselves to give or, more often than not, the part we have to give is not wanted. And so, it is those we live with and should know who elude us. But we can still love them - we can love completely without complete understanding.”
  7. What is it like to see someone we love or care about who is in trouble and we want to help them, but they won’t listen or don’t want to change?