Boys Don’t Cry (2000): Cast & Plot
Boys Don’t Cry is a 2000 crime comedy directed by Olaf Lubaszenko, starring Maciej Stuhr as Jakub Brenner, Leon Niemczyk and Dirk Bogarde. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Olaf Lubaszenko
- Original language
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Polish - Studio
- Canal+
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Boys Don’t Cry About?
The premise of Boys Don’t Cry without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young aspiring violinist unwittingly becomes involved with a criminal gang.
Boys Don’t Cry Cast & Characters
Maciej Stuhr leads the cast as Jakub Brenner, with Leon Niemczyk as 'Król Sedesów' and Dirk Bogarde as Gustav von Aschenbach (archive footage) (uncredited). Directed by Olaf Lubaszenko; 65 actors are credited in all.
- Director Olaf Lubaszenko
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Maciej Stuhr as Jakub Brenner - Leon Niemczyk as 'Król Sedesów'
- Dirk Bogarde as Gustav von Aschenbach (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Cezary Pazura as Fred
Also Starring in Boys Don’t Cry
· 61 more- Mirosław Zbrojewicz Andrzej 'Grucha'
- Mirosław Baka 'Cichy'
- Sławomir Orzechowski Policeman
- Paweł Nowisz Dean Zajączek
- Edward Linde-Lubaszenko Rector Rudolf
- Paweł Deląg Jarek Psikuta
- Andrzej Zieliński 'Silnoręki'
- Ryszard Jabłoński Hairdresser
- Radosław Pazura Young Policeman
- Tadeusz Huk Policeman Tadek
- Bohdan Łazuka 'Szef'
- Michał Milowicz 'Bolec'
- Violetta Arlak Dean's Secretary
- Jerzy Nasierowski Guest
- Anna Mucha Lili
- Michał Sikorski Michał Sikorski
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- Monika Ambroziak 'Cycofon'
- Sławomir Pacek Dermatologist
- Mariusz Czajka Czesiek 'Alf'
- Krzysztof Krupiński Waiter
- Katarzyna Śmiechowicz Saleswoman in Video Rental Office
- Wojciech Klata Oskar
- Asja Łamtiugina Kuba's Professor
- Grzegorz Skrzecz Władzio, Traffic Policeman
- Magdalena Mazur Weronika
- Grzegorz Kowalczyk
- Keith Williams Gangster
- Jerzy Kolasa Jerzyk, Traffic Policeman
- Michał Coganianu Guest
- Alex Kłoś Guest
- Witold Oleksiak Guest
- Henryk Cześnik Buddy
- Robert Tomaszewski Guest
- Andrzej Terej Client
- Aleksandra Kisio
- Krzysztof Kosedowski 'Siwy Cwaniak'
- Michał Litwiniec Saxophonist
- Tomasz Bajer 'Laska'
- Andrzej Mleczko Guest in the Bar
- Kuba Sienkiewicz Physician
- Andrzej Butruk Editor Woźnica 'Jeżozwierz'
- Marcin Kołodyński 'Serfer'
- Małgorzata Komornicka Bartender
- Arkadiusz Walkowiak 'Mały Cwaniak'
- Krzysztof Dmoszyński Krzyś
- Janusz Wójcik Guest in the Pub
- Robert Hennig Gangster
- Julian Karewicz 'Bąbel'
- Andrzej Kociałkowski Guest
- Viola Kołakowska Nurse
- Akanimo Nkanang Gangster
- Sławomir Panow Guest
- Marta Piechowiak Nurse
- Marek Plichta Worker
- Aleksander Slepakow Musician
- Michał Sobiczewski 'Son' of 'Szef'
- Filip Jaślar Filip Jaślar
- Paweł Kowaluk Paweł Kowaluk
- Artur Renion Artur Renion
- Władyslaw Żmuda
- Magda Czartoryjska
Boys Don’t Cry Plot Summary
What happens in Boys Don’t Cry from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In rural Nebraska, a young trans man named Brandon Teena navigates life with quiet resilience, seeking a place where he can be himself. After a former girlfriend’s brother learns of Brandon’s true identity, he confronts a wave of threats that escalate quickly into violence. The danger surrounding him deepens when a barroom altercation leads to Brando’s eviction from his cousin’s trailer, forcing him to seek a new start in Falls City.
Full summary
The whole story of Boys Don’t Cry, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Boys Don’t Cry?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the trans man protagonist?
Cars in Boys Don’t Cry
18 cars on screen, including the 1968 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova and the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1967 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Minor role -
1954 Chevrolet Bel Air Minor role
Boys Don’t Cry Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Пацаны не плачут” and “Ne sírjatok fiúk!”.
- Also known as
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- Пацаны не плачут
- Ne sírjatok fiúk!
- Chlapi nepláčou
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Boys Don’t Cry FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Boys Don’t Cry, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Boys Don’t Cry?
Boys Don’t Cry runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Boys Don’t Cry released?
Boys Don’t Cry was released on February 25, 2000.
Who directed Boys Don’t Cry?
Boys Don’t Cry was directed by Olaf Lubaszenko.
More films by Olaf Lubaszenko Who is in the cast of Boys Don’t Cry?
Boys Don’t Cry stars Maciej Stuhr as Jakub Brenner, Leon Niemczyk as 'Król Sedesów' and Dirk Bogarde as Gustav von Aschenbach (archive footage) (uncredited), among 65 credited actors.
Does Boys Don’t Cry have a post-credit scene?
No. Boys Don’t Cry has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Boys Don’t Cry in?
The original language of Boys Don’t Cry is Polish.
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