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".
R
HD
Drama, Romance
1988
95 min
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Movie Info:
- Full Name : The Boost
- Duration : 95 min
- Languages : English
- Writers : Ben Stein (book), Darryl Ponicsan (screenplay)
- Directors : Harold Becker min
- Imdb : 6 (1445 votes)
- Tomatoes : 3.1 (1030 votes)
- Actors : James Woods, Sean Young, John Kapelos, Steven Hill
Movie Storyline
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".