The Boost (1988)
5.625
(60 Votes)
6.0
(2,478 Votes)
40%
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".
Run Time 1 hr 35 min
Status Released
Release Date 23 Dec, 1988
Budget 8,000,000 $
Revenue 784,990 $
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