The Boost

Name: The Boost
Director: Harold Becker
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1988-12-23
Duration: 95 min
Cast: James Woods, Sean Young, John Kapelos, Steven Hill, Kelle Kerr

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1988 · 95 min · R · Drama · Romance · TMDB 5.6/10

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".

Directed by Harold Becker

Cast

James Woods — Lenny Brown
Sean Young — Linda Brown
John Kapelos — Joel Miller
Steven Hill — Max Sherman
Kelle Kerr — Rochelle