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Boys Don't Cry
“A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.”
1999·1h 58m·🇺🇸
CrimeDrama
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Direction
Writing
Music
Cinematography
Cast
Hilary Swank
Brandon Teena
Chloë Sevigny
Lana Tisdel
Peter Sarsgaard
John Lotter
Brendan Sexton III
Tom Nissen
Alicia Goranson
Candace
Alison Folland
Kate
Jeannetta Arnette
Lana's Mom
Rob Campbell
Brian
Matt McGrath
Lonny
Cheyenne Rushing
Nicole
Lou Perryman
Sheriff
Paige Carl Griggs
Dave (Deputy)
Jerry Haynes
Judge
Shana McClendon
Girl in Car
Libby Villari
Nurse
Gail Cronauer
Clerk
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Robert Prentiss
Trucker
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Josh Ridgway
Kwik Stop Cashier
?
Stephanie Sechrist
April
?
Craig Erickson
Trucker in Kwik Stop
Synopsis
A young transgender man explores his gender identity and searches for love in rural Nebraska.
Academy Awards
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Best ActressHilary Swank
Winner○
Best Supporting ActressChloë Sevigny
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