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1999

Boys Don't Cry

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

Credits

Director

Kimberly Peirce

Producers

Caroline Kaplan , John N. Hart , Eva Kolodner

Writers

Andy Bienen , Kimberly Peirce

Cinematographer

Jim Denault

Composer

Nathan Larson

Cast

Hilary Swank , Chloë Sevigny , Peter Sarsgaard , Brendan Sexton III , Alicia Goranson , Alison Folland , Jeannetta Arnette , Rob Campbell , Matt McGrath , Cheyenne Rushing

Studios

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

Genres

Drama Crime

Posters

5
Boys Don't Cry (1999) theatrical poster - US
US theatrical
Boys Don't Cry (1999) international poster - US
US international
Boys Don't Cry (1999) character poster - US
US character
Boys Don't Cry (1999) teaser poster - US
US teaser
Boys Don't Cry (1999) imax poster - US
US imax

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