The Boost

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1988-12-23

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

95 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

(1445 Reviews)

Director:

Harold Becker

Genres:

Drama Romance

Cast:

James Woods Sean Young John Kapelos Steven Hill

Writer:

Ben Stein (book)

Darryl Ponicsan (screenplay)

Fullplot:

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".

Comments:

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By:

Jason Smith

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