The Boost (1988)
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".
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Harold Becker
Writing:
- Darryl Ponicsan
- Ben Stein
Stars:
Release Date: 1988-12-23
5.5/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 95
- Budget: $8,000,000
- Revenue: $784,990