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 $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".

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama,

Romance

Duration:

95 minutes

Year:

1988

Director:

Harold Becker

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Company:

Hemdale Film Corporation,

Columbia Pictures

Budget:

$8,000,000

Revenue:

$784,990

Cast:

Lenny Brown

Linda Brown

Joel Miller

Max Sherman

Rochelle

Crew:

Director

Co-Executive Producer

Executive Producer

Associate Producer

Production Design