The Boost
1988 · Movie · 96 min. · United States
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".
Direction Harold Becker
Cast Sean Young · James Woods · John Kapelos · Steven Hill · Kelle Kerr · John Rothman · Amanda Blake · Grace Zabriskie
Soundtrack Stanley Myers
Screenplay Darryl Ponicsan · Ben Stein
Cinematography Howard Atherton
Original title The Boost
5.1
211 votes (FilmAffinity)
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