
The Maclean brothers, Paul and Norman, live a relatively idyllic life in rural Montana, spending much of their time fly fishing. The sons of a minister, the boys eventually part company when Norman moves east to attend college, leaving his rebellious brother to find trouble back home. When Norman finally returns, the siblings resume their fishing outings, and assess where they've been and where they're going.

as Norman Maclean

as Paul Maclean

as Rev. Maclean

as Mrs. Maclean

as Jessie Burns

as Mrs. Burns

as Neal Burns

as Young Paul

as Mabel

as Rawhide

as Chub

as Conroy

as Humph

as Mr. Burns

as Ken Burns

as Aunt Sally

as Uncle Jimmy

as Old Norman

as Police Sergeant

as Murphy

as Mr. Murchison

as Mr. Sweeney

as Harry the Editor

as Reporter

as Reporter

as Secretary at Newspaper

as Copy Boy at Newspaper

as Sal

as Dealer at Lolo

as Bouncer at Lolo

as Hooker at Lolo

as Drunk in Jail

as Pavilion Singer

as Pavilion Announcer

as Drunk in Alley

as Bouncer at Speakeasy

as Speakeasy Bartender

as Piano Player

as Waitress at Speakeasy

as Black Jack

as Speakeasy Patron

as Speakeasy Patron

as Young John

as Young Norman

as Helen Kane Impersonator (uncredited)

as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)