The Boost
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".
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The Boost
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 23, 1988
Runtime
1h 35m
Genres
Drama, Romance
User Score
55%
Original Title
The Boost
Production Companies
Hemdale Film Corporation, Columbia Pictures
Director
Harold Becker
Budget
$8,000,000
Revenue
$784,990
Description
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".
