The Boost
en
PG-13
5.5
December 1988
Drama
Romance
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".
Runtime:
1 hour 35 minutes
Status:
Released
Original Language:
en
Budget:
$8,000,000.00
Revenue:
$784,990.00
Director:
Harold Becker
