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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

John N. Hart , Eva Kolodner , Christine Vachon

Writers

Kimberly Peirce , Andy Bienen

Cinematographer

Jim Denault

Editors

Tracy Granger , Lee Percy

Production Design

Michael Shaw

Costume Design

Vicki Farrell

Composer

Nathan Larson

Castings

Kerry Barden , Jennifer McNamara

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

External

IMDb Amazon

Posters

5
Boys Don't Cry (1999) movie poster
Boys Don't Cry (1999) movie poster
Boys Don't Cry (1999) movie poster
Boys Don't Cry (1999) movie poster
Boys Don't Cry (1999) movie poster

Awards

2 wins, 6 nominations
Won Best Actress Hilary Swank 2000
Won Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Hilary Swank 2000
Nom Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Hilary Swank Boys Don't Cry 2000
Nom Best Supporting Actress Chloë Sevigny 2000
Nom Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Chloë Sevigny Boys Don't Cry 2000
Nom Best Supporting Actress Chloë Sevigny 2000

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