Movie
The Boost
“Imagine having all the power, passion and pleasure money can buy. Now imagine losing them.”
5.6/10
1988
1h 35m
en
Drama
Romance
Overview
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".
Director
Harold Becker
Writers
Darryl Ponicsan
Movie Information
Release Date
December 23, 1988
Runtime
1h 35m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
56
Production
Hemdale Film Corporation
