The Boost(1988)

Imagine having all the power, passion and pleasure money can buy. Now imagine losing them.

55

1h 35m

  • Drama,
  • Romance

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".

Cast

  • James Woods

    James Woods

    Lenny Brown

  • Sean Young

    Sean Young

    Linda Brown

  • John Kapelos

    John Kapelos

    Joel Miller

  • Steven Hill

    Steven Hill

    Max Sherman

  • John Rothman

    John Rothman

    Ned

  • Amanda Blake

    Amanda Blake

    Barbara

  • Grace Zabriskie

    Grace Zabriskie

    Sheryl

  • Marc Poppel

    Marc Poppel

    Mark

  • Fred McCarren

    Fred McCarren

    Tom

  • Suzanne Kent

    Suzanne Kent

    Helen

  • Barry Jenner

    Barry Jenner

    Billy

  • David Tress

    David Tress

    Dr. Shapiro

  • John Philbin

    John Philbin

    Tim

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    Status

    Released (Dec 23, 1988)

    Budget

    $8,000,000

    Revenue

    $784,990

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