The Boost

1988

Imagine having all the power, passion and pleasure money can buy. Now imagine losing them.

  • Drama
  • Romance

5.6

56

December 23, 1988

1h 35m

Synopsis

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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Original Title

The Boost

Spoken Languages

English

Production Countries

United States of America

Budget

$8,000,000

Revenue

$784,990

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