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A true story about finding the courage to be yourself. - Boys Don't Cry
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Title: Boys Don't Cry

Release Date: 2 Sep 1999

Runtime: 1h 58m

Genre: Crime, Drama

Director: Fox Searchlight Pictures, IFC Productions, Killer Films, Hart-Sharp Entertainment

Production Companies: Fox Searchlight Pictures, IFC Productions, Killer Films, Hart-Sharp Entertainment

Overview: A young transgender man explores his gender identity and searches for love in rural Nebraska.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.407 (1337 votes)

Cast

  • Brandon Teena: Hilary Swank
  • Lana Tisdel: Chloë Sevigny
  • John Lotter: Peter Sarsgaard
  • Tom Nissen: Brendan Sexton III
  • Candace: Alicia Goranson
  • Kate: Alison Folland
  • Lana's Mom: Jeannetta Arnette
  • Brian: Rob Campbell
  • Lonny: Matt McGrath
  • Nicole: Cheyenne Rushing
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