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".

RATING

5.5 / 10

RELEASE DATE

1988-12-23

DIRECTOR

Harold Becker

RUNNING TIME

1h 35m

Budget: $8,000,000

Revenue: $784,990

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