"A River Runs Through It" Returns to the Big Screen, Showcasing Montana’s Breathtaking Scenery

Written/Compiled and Reported by Li Xinyi

The U.S. state of Montana has long been known as the "Green Hollywood," with many famous films such as "A River Runs Through It," "Whispers in the Dark," "The Perfect Storm," and "What Dreams May Come" all shot in Montana. Numerous Hollywood stars, directors, and producers have also chosen to build vacation cabins, ranches, or even invest in the state.

Robert Redford is the best ambassador for Montana’s charm. His masterpiece, "A River Runs Through It," was filmed in 1991 in Livingston, a small town in Montana. Livingston still retains the most important train station from the Western pioneer era, featuring luxurious European-style architecture that directly provides travelers with transit services. "A River Runs Through It" is also the film that solidified Brad Pitt’s status as Hollywood’s golden boy, and it won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography that year. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the film’s release, and the production company has specially released a digitally restored 20th-anniversary edition. Advance tickets for the film come with exclusive limited-edition gifts provided by the Montana Asia-Pacific Office.

In the 1970s, after Hollywood screenwriter MacGowan moved to Montana, he began inviting numerous figures from the entertainment industry to vacation there, gradually spreading the area’s fame within show business circles. Robert Redford, Andie MacDowell, Harrison Ford, the Peter Fonda couple, Jane Fonda, Brooke Shields, Ted Turner, Michael Keaton, and other internationally renowned personalities from Hollywood all relocated here. Additionally, many writers who prefer a quiet life and well-known producers have also purchased properties in the area, making Montana today almost a true "Green Hollywood."

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