Celebrating A River Runs Through It

[@brewster84067]

As a western fly fisherman of 50+ years, spending much of my time on these and many other rivers in the west, I can say this movie sparked an obsession that has only grown over time. I've watched this movie more times than I can count, given its representation of not only the relationship between fly fishing and life, but the reason many of us find solace in the complexity of a western river trout stream. I find as I grow older, it's not so much the excitement of chasing a trophy trout, but the chase itself which gets me away from the insanity of the modern world. I love everything this movie represents. Tight lines my friends.

[@danielbell3390]

Sir, I cannot recall reading such a wonderful comment to a video before, thank you it touched that part of me that all the streams I’ve waded through in the past has.

[@jameshenderson3238]

Beautifully said Bruce....Thank you

[@wylanyanes103]

Wow that was good

[@njtrout]

Couldn’t have said it any better. I’m from the east and Fly fished for 30 years and it’s not only a passion it’s a way of my life.

[@peteshallcross787]

Wonderfully written, Bruce. I am 65, a resident of Illinois and Wisconsin most of my life, I have walked the shores of the Yellowstone in paradise valley in '78, '85, '93, 2016 and 2021. Each of those decades I've landed at least 1 trout in the big river. Last year, my new wife and I camped alone in the backcountry there after watching this movie. It was a bit spooky but she's such a trooper and it was her first time visiting the Northwest. I have and always will love Montana. Stay well, my friend...

[@gregorydurand5211]

30 years later and i still ball everytime i see it.. the closing dialogue is brilliant.. we all see that in families

[@PHARRAOH]

IN MY mind, one of the greatest films ever made!

[@maddierosemusic]

It's not in your mind. It is truly a great American film. For those of us who love America, and fishing, it unfortunately captures America as it will never be again, and the hollowness that makes me feel inside leaves me empty, as if I am haunted by waters that will never again be as pure.

[@animaljustice7774]

Yes. It in my top 20 list of favorites

[@johntroy6323]

Agree

[@richardyoung2288]

I've watched this beautiful movie over 100 times since 1992. It's human breath taking scenes and metaphors I've pondered for years. I'm 60 and still I weep at Reverend Maclean's last sermon by Tom Skerrit. It's the perfect movie ever.

[@jessied3696]

You can love completely without complete understanding

[@michaelbyrne8860]

That film brought back memories of myself and my brother fishing on the Fox River, not with a fly rod, or even lures! Just some cane poles my stepfather had purchased at the Ace Hardware in Barrington Illinois in the 60's! The one truth is fishing is more than just a recreational activity and a River, The Fox did run through our lives as young children and there is a bond between people because of it! And in between the years of not seeing one another, when we do? We always go fishing together! Like the little boys we once were! That was a Great Time & Movie!

[@edgarbenjoseph3879]

One of my favorite movies, if not my favorite. I watched it a few times and the last time was in 2020 with my ex wife. We cried a lot thinking about our own brothers. Now, I want to watch it again and I think I'll cry again, but this time with my ex wife in mind. A beautiful movie with a lot of soul. Everyone must watch it at least once.

[@traviswarren6958]

It makes me feel good to know I'm not the only one moved by this film. the older I get the more emotional I become...I've watched this movie dozens of times. It gets better with each watch.

[@user-wb9ny5ei9h]

Such a beautiful video.

[@maggievalleyflyshop]

Absolutely one of the greatest films ever made..

[@Bikedueder]

This movie, and Legends Of The Fall, are two of my most favorite movies of all time.

[@JustNess78]

At the first note of the music, my heart swells and I begin to tear up. What a beautiful, moving movie. I've been obsessed with it since I was a teenager. It never gets old and it never loses it's heartbeat, no matter how many times I've seen it.

[@MichaelGallagherSculpting]

you echo my hearts feelings

[@markmacisaac4505]

The movie is a timeless masterpiece! Each frame a work of art. The book is a masterclass in writing and literature! _"I am haunted by waters"_

[@brettrobertson2538]

one of my favorite movies ever

[@jameslalley3787]

This is the movie that turned me into a fly fisherman rather than a consummate bass man lol ! My best friend loved fishing with those buggy whips so I called them and I told him no way would I ever but after that movie I was so inspired that I made a very difficult phone call to ask him to show me what it was about ! Now years late I have lost him as my instructor but treasure his teachings about a wonderful facet of angling ! Thank you my best friend: Howard Wachtel ! Love ya buddy !

[@黃寶旗]

I'm Taiwanese ，first time watching the movie ，it is similar to that days in church with God ，it heals my soul ，my spirit ，I thank God!it gives the meaning of the world .

[@animaljustice7774]

Such a good movie! Robert Redford did justice directing it

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Beautiful movie, excellent fishing footage, music and the story was heartbreaking.

[@jeffreywollard922]

My favorite movie of all time…has been for 30 years. The book is my favorite book as well, and Redford again worked his magic while being true to the text. Never will a better film be made.

[@marissaanderson]

My uncle Les Bennett made some of the props for this film and had a cameo. It's so wonderful and inspiring to see this now, love it!!

[@ヘリホタル]

この映画に感動して、たった1回ながら、日本渓流釣り大会優勝の絵さ釣りに別れを告げフライフィッシングの勉強をし、今も川にもっていく。 ブラッドピットが、サイドキャストで、生き物のようなラインを伸ばしてビッグフィッシュを上げるシーンが、物凄く好き。 兄弟の物語も感動的で、またいつか見たいと思う。

[@jetb]

Have watched this beautiful film several times… as a lifelong fly fisherman from New Zealand… I was lucky enough to fish on the Big Blackfoot in Montana as a young man.

[@philippeattias3128]

I watch this film periodically, a return to my roots, that of my childhood in the Alps with its streams of mountains…it's like a breath of fresh air

[@noahsnyder]

Glad this video features the wonderful original music. The score is a masterpiece.

[@peteshallcross787]

Whenever someone has said to me , "You're not funny", I've always responded, "Neither is Norman!"😄 Although my fav line is, "Oh, I'll never leave Montana brother." As a Wisconsin resident...I love Montana...

[@glenndotter5065]

Having had a bamboo flyrod placed in my hand nearly 64 years ago by my father a rebuilding it and fishing it again, the spirits of him and his father join me on the river.

[@nebulous6660]

This film inspired me to get my Dad & brother to reunite for a fishing trip on the Columbia river in British Columbia like we did during my childhood. I'm so glad we did that, fishing on that sparkling river with them was like heaven on earth. Both of them passed away shortly after that. You never know when the time spent with your loved ones is your last time. You have to try & savor those moments. Sadly, I feel like I'm destined to be the old man fishing alone on the river at the end.

[@maryse9767]

Un tres grand et beau film❤

[@kgm4368]

A beautiful movie, an amazing book!

[@dio52]

I don't fish, in fact I'm somewhat phobic of fish, but this film still ranks among the best I've ever seen. The cinematography of the shadow casting scene and Redford's voice over of the final scene are absolutely beautiful.

[@AllenKelly]

Beautiful 🎣

[@jorgevial131]

I learned fly fishing in 1998 by a friend called "fish". 30 years later, few things have given me more peace, joy and wisdom than fly fishing. I am too, haunted by waters.

[@junglejim8mm]

It is a truly great movie and I know "Hank Patterson" owns several copies of it. Several!

[@jeffraines6893]

one of the greatest movies ever

[@forwardobserver6441]

One of the green movies and books ever. This got me interested in fly fishing and the story telling was first rate. I’ve been to New Mexico, Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina chasing trout- I pray that Montana will be soon. Thanks covid! We had a week planned and covid hit- and took away the main trip my best friend and I have been planning since 1991 or so. Whatever year we saw Norman and Paul hit the big screen

[@johnpeschke7723]

i learned to fly fish in the late 1960's taught by my friend Kalman. I read Mr. Maclean's book the year it was published thinking it would teach me about fishing. Instead, the story broke my heart for his family.

[@EVERYDAYBEACHLIFE]

One of my favorite films of all time. Magnificent! I will visit there one day and fish it.

[@ryanehlis426]

It was a very moving story.

[@MarkAtkinson-ud7dj]

Never fished a day in my life but every time I watch this film it hits home.

[@nigelmorgan3449]

This was a cracking film I’ve watched a number of times had the mate over and we watched it again

[@TheNoltmi]

The movie and the book have captivated me for more than thirty years and inspired me to fly fishing. The deep words and magnificent recordings always touch me in my heart and soul because I have my own story and that's how many of us will feel when they see this great drama. I am happy to come to this place after so many years and hope the trout rise. Thank you Robert R. and Crew, Thank you Norman.

[@brauliomachado6872]

I miss my brother so much

[@Demolitiondude]

Picked up a copy of the film this year. Kinda wished I've seen it in theaters when I was a kid.

[@liamryan8126]

Such a beautiful movie about one of my favorite parts of the world. Some incredible, intelligent dialogue too between the characters that always sticks in my mind as it puts such great perspective on the battles many families have to overcome, no matter what age we live in.

[@williamcollins2232]

One of my favorites. A must is to read "Home Waters " to get the true story.......or not!

[@nbmooselovers]

I have this movie on dvd and watch it often. I love the film. I am 65 years old. I have done a bit of fly fishing for trout in smaller streams when I was younger. Been quite a few years since I have done it though. I miss it. My dream would be to have a cabin on a river in the Yukon, or Alberta where I could fly-fish for salmon and trout right in front of it. And catch my breakfast and cook it up right on the gravel beach every morning! Ahh...I'm there! 😊....not really...😢

[@MrTomomahony]

wow thanks ,on a cold december morning its warmed my heart !!

[@Dataminer726]

Gary Borger was asked by Robert Redford to be a fly fishing consultant for ARRTI. Gary had another commitment and suggested his son, Jason Borger. Jason did much of the casting in the film including the "Shadow Cast" and was a stunt double for Brad Pitt. Jason doubles for Brad Pitt when he goes down the rapids chasing the rainbow trout. If you look carefully, in one shot the rainbow is a female trout and in another, it is male with a hook jaw. When Redford was cutting the film, he did not like the takes he had for that scene. So he assembled a crew and reshot the scene and Jason had to go through the rapids again. However, it was FEBRUARY (!) and Jason had to do it in the middle of winter without any protection against the freezing water. They could not color "balance" the harsh winter sunlight to match the light of summer and you can tell which parts were shot in summer and which in winter. The crew also had to put up artificial brush and vegetation because all the leaves were gone from the streamside vegetation. Gary and Jason came up with the actual sequence of casts that comprised the shadow cast, which is a combination of 4 casting strokes = a Galway cast into a Pendulum cast into a Climbing Hook cast into the Forward cast. Jason also doubled for Brad Pitt to perform the “Shadow Cast". Robert Redford was stickler for authenticity so he wanted the cast performed using a bamboo rod. When Jason was trying the cast with the bamboo rod, he knew it could not stand the stress of the cast. He told RR that the rod would break but RR wanted the cast performed with a bamboo rod. So with cameras running, Jason tried to perform the shadow cast, and the bamboo rod broke. RR then asked Jason to try again with the backup bamboo rod which also broke. Only then was Jason allowed to use a six sided Hexagraph composite rod that looked like bamboo to perform the cast. Jason Borger is the person on the movie poster which shows the "Shadow Cast". The Shadow Cast was performed on the Gallatin River which runs north along HWY 191 from West Yellowstone, MT. towards Bozeman, MT. Gary Borger taught me to fly fish and is my closest friend.

[@williamcooke6056]

Great insight into the filming! Awesome backstory!

[@Dataminer726]

When a police officer comes to tell the family of Paul's death, look carefully. The police officer is Jason Borger.

[@merrittwhite4189]

Thanks for the background on that scene!🔥🔥🤙

[@regmcclelland1431]

I was about to say that nothing was said in this video about Gary & Jason Borger. I actually had dinned with Gary Borger at a fly fishing symposium not long after the movie where Gary put on a presentation of their involvement with the movie. Gary and Jason both had something to do with the making of this film. As you said Jason did all of the casting for Brad Pitt and much more. Gary grew up about 20 miles from where I live.

[@Dataminer726]

@@regmcclelland1431

[@alanbaxter7191]

Am pleased this author, his book, the family dynamics woven in the time America struggled through change and the currents of a river and the fish within offered a more certain expectation as a person anticipated its importance to the life it contained within and required for the life of the country it flowed through.

[@donthompson9862]

One of my Fav movies of all time And my last History project in High School 😊

[@ryanwelch9150]

Love this movie. One of the best

[@SuperLeechboy]

Damnit that last part get's me every time!

[@mikekuczynski1552]

I am haunted by waters and 73 years later still am

[@fishinchappie]

You and me both Mate. We are the same age and I still live to fish....

[@wchougland1]

I can confirm that fishermen /fisherwomen have flooded to Montana… from my days fishing there in the early 70s, where we rarely would see another person, to now where the river is crowded… off to find a new river..

[@gladegoodrich2297]

Great movie!

[@lailingfrancislam4056]

Long live Montana

[@StephenBrown-nx2gd]

I am haunted by this movie.

[@matthewfarmer2520]

I have this movie on regular DVD got it for a dollar at a book sale. I saw it in the past so i said if i can find it it used in good condition ill try to get it for dollar, it was sealed brand new. Got 4 more movies and some books 📚 as well at the sale.

[@michaelpurington9743]

I had a girlfriend at that time who took fly fishing lessons. She had moved here from Chicago (via Miami, Seattle and Philadelphia) and had come here to find the spiritual magic of Montana and found self-satisfied hicks who mostly fished with a line and a worm. I'm a third-generation Missoulian who loved our protective wall of mountains and the night life of Luke's Bar, the Top Hat and the Park Hotel. We were artists who never recognized music, painting and writing as The Arts, but just something we did. Our favorite post card read: "Gut-shoot 'em at the border", but we were always friendly.

[@tumblewheed5994]

...and I've heard the whispers beneath the rocks.

[@oceanexploration]

This is literally why I fly fish. Life Trout Unlimited member, active fly tier, and I still huck a "fly the size of a chicken" from time to time.

[@KevinHirst664]

I am haunted by that single violin.

[@roth2112]

Ok ok I love this movie. Like the quiet demeanor. Peaceful shit happening. Yeah I cursed lol. Rob Redford a good dude and oh yeah fly fishing rules

[@authenticrebuilds9247]

Its ironic that in the movie Norman is being taught to write, and simplify his writings, yet when you read the book you get the most long winded instruction on fly fishing. I first read the book before any fly fishing and had to read it again later with much more understanding.

[@zae73604]

👌❤🎣🙏❤

[@forwardobserver6441]

I wonder how many fly fisherman this movie gave birth to? Like looking at kiss alive and wondering how many guitars were sold learning to play like ace frehley

[@regmcclelland1431]

I have been Fly fishing since the late 70's, you could definitely tell the increase of people with flyrods on the streams after the movie. Not to say they knew how to use them 🤔

[@Trazzt]

Too many streaming services, yet none have this movie 😞

[@regmcclelland1431]

It is on HULU now !

[@connarmccain564]

And Netflix

[@Noname-ic3su]

Brad Pitt with the 🚬 😎

[@jakewright5785]

Book came later much later

[@jakewright5785]

Years it was all fight

[@rustyknott-W.D]

This movie, while being well made, both cinematically and acted, does not reflect the first part of the novella. Too many scenes in the movie had nothing to do with the story. The story itself is no more about fly fishing than "Apocalypse Now'" is about Vietnam. We need to all read both of those stories and reflect.

[@Three_Rivers_Adventure]

Been fly fishing and fly tying 31 started in 1994, and ever since it came out in 1992 this will always be an all time favorite movie of mine.

[@garystarr448]

Lies, Jesus lasts forever

[@tylermelton7490]

Fly fishing is fun, but fishing in general is fun. Fly fishing costs more and is more time rewarding. It’s very boring

[@patrickmcphee770]

Fly fishing is way cheaper, believe me. Once you buy a rod and reel, and some fly tying supplies your off the hook. You can spend under $200 and be good for years. It sure as hell isn’t boring. Your clearly not a fisherman. Nothing wrong with that.

[@motuekarewaka5145]

Great one more off the riverbank😂

[@AmericanVanGogh]

Interesting footnote: Paul actually did accept Norman's offer to move to Chicago, and he was murdered on the south side at the age of 35 in 1938. The case remains unsolved...