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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Release date

23 Dec 1988

Runtime

1 h 35 min

• TMDB 5.6

Genres

• Drama
• Romance

Director

Harold Becker

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Countries

• US

Cast

James Woodsas Lenny BrownSean Youngas Linda BrownJohn Kapelosas Joel MillerSteven Hillas Max ShermanKKKelle Kerras RochelleJohn Rothmanas NedAmanda Blakeas BarbaraGrace Zabriskieas SherylMarc Poppelas MarkFred McCarrenas Tom

Writers

Darryl Ponicsan

Composer

Stanley Myers

Cinematography

HAHoward Atherton

Studios

HFHemdale Film CorporationColumbia Pictures

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