The Boost (1988)
Imagine having all the power, passion and pleasure money can buy. Now imagine losing them.
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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Sean YoungLinda Brown
James WoodsLenny Brown
John KapelosJoel MillerKelle KerrRochelle
John RothmanNed
Steven HillMax Sherman
Grace ZabriskieSheryl
Marc PoppelMark
Amanda BlakeBarbara
Fred McCarrenTom
Suzanne KentHelenLibby BooneDeloresMovie DNA
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What is The Boost about?
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".
How long is The Boost?
The Boost has a runtime of 95 minutes.
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