The Boost (1988)

  • R
  • 12/23/1988 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 35m

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

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".

Harold Becker

Director

Darryl Ponicsan

Screenplay

Cast

James Woods's headshot

James Woods

Lenny Brown
Sean Young's headshot

Sean Young

Linda Brown
John Kapelos's headshot

John Kapelos

Joel Miller
Steven Hill's headshot

Steven Hill

Max Sherman
Kelle Kerr's headshot

Kelle Kerr

Rochelle
John Rothman's headshot

John Rothman

Ned
Amanda Blake's headshot

Amanda Blake

Barbara
Grace Zabriskie's headshot

Grace Zabriskie

Sheryl

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