The Boost

1988

DramaRomance

Lenny Brown moves to California to find his fortune in tax shelter investments. When the federal government changes the tax laws, poor Lenny finds himself $700,000 in hock with nowhere to turn. His friend, Joel, introduces him to cocaine to give Lenny that needed "boost". What ensues next is a descent into drug addiction and insanity as Lenny tries to regain control of his life, all the while needing that extra "boost".

"Imagine having all the power, passion and pleasure money can buy. Now imagine losing them."

Rating

5.5
54 votes

Popularity

1.6715

Origin & Countries

US | en | United States of America

Production

Hemdale Film Corporation,Columbia Pictures

Runtime

95 min.

Budget (M$)

0.8 / 8ROI 10%

Status

Released

Release: 12/23/1988

Credits

The Boost

Harold BeckerDirector

The Boost

James WoodsLenny Brown

The Boost

Sean YoungLinda Brown

The Boost

John KapelosJoel Miller

The Boost

Steven HillMax Sherman

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