The Boost
Directed by Harold Becker
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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The Boost was released on December 23, 1988.
The Boost was directed by Harold Becker.
The Boost has a runtime of 1h 35m.
The Boost was produced by Daniel H. Blatt.
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".
The key characters in The Boost are Lenny Brown (James Woods), Linda Brown (Sean Young), Joel Miller (John Kapelos).
The Boost is rated R.
The Boost is a Drama, Romance film.
The Boost has an audience rating of 5 out of 10.
The Boost had a budget of $8M.
The Boost has made $785K at the box office.