A River Runs Through It Author: Norman Maclean Screenwriter: Richard Friedenberg Director: Robert Redford Cast Craig Sheffer Norman Maclean Brad Pitt Paul Maclean Tom Skerritt Reverend Maclean Brenda Blethyn Mrs. Maclean Emily Lloyd Jessie Burns Edie McClurg Mrs. Burns Stephen Shellen Neal Burns An Allied Filmmakers production Released by Columbia Pictures