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The Boost (1988)

Movie"Imagine having all the power, passion and pleasure money can buy. Now imagine losing them."
Audience Score
55
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R 1 hr 35 minDec 23rd, 1988Romance, Drama
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".
StarringJames WoodsSean YoungJohn Kapelos
DirectorHarold Becker

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 23rd, 1988
On DVD & Blu-ray:September 16th, 2003 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$8,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$784,990 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:John Daly, Derek Gibson, Julia Phillips
Production Companies:Hemdale Film Corporation, Columbia Pictures