The Boost (1988)

"Imagine having all the power passion and pleasure money can buy Now imagine losing them"
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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 700000 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
DirectorHarold Becker
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Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 23rd, 1988
On DVD & Blu-ray:September 16th, 2003 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$8,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$784,990 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Derek Gibson, John Daly, Julia Phillips
Production Companies:Hemdale Film Corporation Columbia Pictures