The Boost (1988)

"Imagine having all the power, passion and pleasure money can buy. Now imagine losing them."
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The Boost
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StarringJames WoodsSean YoungJohn Kapelos
DirectorHarold Becker
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R 1 hr 35 minDec 23rd, 1988Drama, Romance
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Plot
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".

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:John Daly, Julia Phillips, Derek Gibson
Production Companies:Hemdale Film Corporation, Columbia Pictures
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