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Boys Don't Cry

'Boys Don't Cry' is a 1999 film directed by Kimberly Peirce. The movie is based on the real-life story of Brandon Teena, a transgender man played by Hilary Swank, who faces violence and discrimination in a small Nebraska town. The film examines themes of gender identity, love, and prejudice.

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Hilary Swank

Brandon Teena
Image of Chloe Sevigny

Chloe Sevigny

Lana Tisdel
Image of Peter Sarsgaard

Peter Sarsgaard

John Lotter
Image of Rob Campbell
Image of Brendan Sexton III
Image of Alicia Goranson
Image of Alison Folland
Image of Jeannetta Arnette
Image of Matt McGrath
Image of Cheyenne Rushing
Image of Robert Prentiss
Image of Josh Ridgway

Josh Ridgway

Kwik Stop Cashier
Image of Craig Erickson

Craig Erickson

Trucker in Kwik Stop
Image of Stephanie Sechrist
Image of Jerry Haynes
Image of Lou Perryman
Image of Lisa Renee Wilson
Image of Jackson D. Kane

Jackson D. Kane

Sam Phillips
Image of Joseph Gibson
Image of Michael Tripp

Michael Tripp

Nerdy Teen
Image of Shana McClendon

Shana McClendon

Girl in Car
Image of Libby Villari
Image of Paige Carl Griggs

Paige Carl Griggs

Dave (Deputy)
Image of Gail Cronauer
Image of Guilford Adams

Guilford Adams

Brandon's Father (uncredited)
Image of Christophe Dahlkvist

Christophe Dahlkvist

Truck Driver (uncredited)
Image of Taylor Eaves

Taylor Eaves

Toddler (uncredited)
Image of Michelle Fairbanks

Michelle Fairbanks

Girl in Car (uncredited)
Image of Gabriel Horn

Gabriel Horn

Lester (uncredited)
Image of Gavin Perry

Gavin Perry

Deputy (uncredited)
Image of Robert A. Steffenino

Robert A. Steffenino

Bartender (uncredited)
Image of Caitlin Wehrle

Caitlin Wehrle

Valley Girl (uncredited)

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