Kimberley Pierce’s drama is based on the true story of Teena Brandon, who was brutally raped and murdered in 1993. Born female, Teena, played by Oscar-winner Hilary Swank, poses as a boy, Brandon Teena, dating high school girls in the small town of Falls City, Nebraska, including Lana Tisdel (Oscar-nominated Chloë Sevigny). But as their relationship develops, rednecks John Lotter, Lana’s mother’s lover, and his buddy Tom Nissen discover Brandon’s secret when a series of events lead to him being exposed. Outraged that they had been taken in by Brandon and befriended him, they exact a terrible revenge for the affront to their warped idea of masculinity., A girl struggling with her sexual identity dresses as a boy and moves to a new town. Everything goes well for her until her identity is uncovered, prompting a tragic chain of events., Based on a true story, this drama was adapted from the life of Brandon Teena, born Teena Brandon, a woman who chose to live her life as a man and suffered tragic consequences as a result. In 1993, 20-year-old Brandon (Hilary Swank) leaves Lincoln, Nebraska for the nearby community of Falls City, where she sports a crew cut, favors jeans and boots, and is regarded as a man by most of the people in town. While Brandon’s friend Lonny (Matt McGrath) warns her that sexual outsiders aren’t looked upon kindly in Falls City, she develops a reputation for being something of a ladies’ man, and is soon living with a single mother named Candace (Alicia Goranson). But when Brandon meets teenage Lana (Chloe Sevigny), the two become romantically involved almost immediately. Brandon makes friends with Lana’s mother (Jeanetta Arnette) and a burly ex-con named John (Peter Sarsgaard). John and his buddy Tom (Brendan Sexton) run with a rough group of men who like to drink and carouse, and they accept Brandon as one of their own. However, when Brandon ends up in jail on a traffic violation, her secret comes out, and, while Lana stands by Brandon’s side, John and Tom feel betrayed — and their anger soon boils over into violence. A distinguished feature debut for director Kimberly Peirce, Boys Don’t Cry was enthusiastically received in its showings at 1999 film festivals in Venice, Toronto, and New York., Hilary Swank won an Oscar for her stunning, nuanced and utterly believable portrayal of Teena Brandon, a Nebraska woman who assumes the identity of a man, Brandon Teena, when she moves to a new town. Best Supporting Actress nominee Chloe Sevigny is also outstanding as the sensitive woman who dates Brandon. Peter Sarsgaard, Brendan Sexton III, Alison Folland., The story of the life of Brandon Teena, a transgendered teen who preferred life in a male identity until it was discovered he was born biologically female.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “Boys Don’t Cry ” ?
A: The main cast includes Hilary Swank,Chloë Sevigny,Peter Sarsgaard,Brendan Sexton III,Alison Folland,Alicia Goranson,Matt McGrath,Rob Campbell,Jeanetta Arnette,Cheyenne Rushing,Lou Perryman,Robert Prentiss,Josh Ridgway,Craig Erickson,Stephanie Sechrist,Jerry Haynes,Lou Perry,Lisa Wilson,Jackson Kane,Joseph Gibson,Michael Tripp,Shana McClendon,Libby Villari,Paige Griggs,Gail Cronauer,Caroline Kaplan,Mark Dornfeld,Tracy Granger,Mack Melson,Jonathan Sehring,Bradford Simpson,Suzanne Smith,Jill Footlick,Kerry Barden,Morton Swinsky,Jim Denault,John Sloss,Andy Bienen,Lee Percy,Kimberly Peirce,Victoria Farrell,Sean Garnhart,Jennifer McNamara,Michael Shaw,Pamela Koffler,Billy Hopkins.
Q: When Did the “Boys Don’t Cry” Released?
A: The Movie “Boys Don’t Cry” originally aired on 1999-10-08 and released in the year of 1999.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “Boys Don’t Cry” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “Boys Don’t Cry” ?
A: “Boys Don’t Cry” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
