Boys Don't Cry/Trivia


 * Dyeing for Your Art: Hilary Swank lived as a man to prepare for her role as Brandon Teena.
 * Star-Making Role: Hillary Swank as Brandon Teena.
 * What Could Have Been: Kimberly Peirce envisioned a young Jodie Foster as Brandon, and Drew Barrymore was attached early on. Both Alecia Goranson and Chloe Sevigny auditioned for the part before being cast in other roles.