Goofs:
When Brad Pitt stoops down to talk to Norman on the river bank, his arms are bare and his vaccination mark is clearly visible throughout the entire scene. (more)

Trivia:
W. Hurt' wanted to play the role of Paul Maclean and once went fishing with Norman Maclean in Montana. When Hurt asked if he'd fished well enough to portray his brother, Maclean replied: "Well, Bill, you're a pretty good fisherman but not good enough to be my brother." (more)

Filming Locations:
Bozeman, Montana, USA (more)

Quotes:
[first lines]
Norman: [narrating] Long ago, when I was a young man, my father said to me, "Norman, you like to write stories." And I said "Yes, I do." Then he said, "Someday, when you're ready you might tell our family story. Only then will you understand what happened and why."
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Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 3 wins & 6 nominations (more)