The Boost

The Boost

Release date : December 23, 1988
Runtime : 1h 35m
Countries of origin : United States of America /
Original Language : English /
Director : Harold Becker /
Writers : Ben Stein / Darryl Ponicsan /
Production companies : Hemdale Film Corporation / Columbia Pictures /
Budget : $8,000,000.00
Revenue : $784,990.00
December 23, 1988 1h 35m United States of America Drama English More
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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".
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Sean Young
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John Kapelos
Joel Miller
Steven Hill
Max Sherman
Kelle Kerr
Rochelle
Amanda Blake
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Libby Boone
Delores
Greg Deason
Michael
June Chandler
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Edith Fields
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David Tress
Dr. Shapiro

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  • title:The Boost
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 1988
  • Runtime:1h 35m
  • Genres: Drama · Romance ·
  • Countries of origin: United States of America ·
  • Original Language: English ·
  • Director: Harold Becker /
  • Writers: Ben Stein · Darryl Ponicsan ·
  • Production companies: Hemdale Film Corporation · Columbia Pictures ·
  • Budget:$8,000,000.00
  • Revenue:$784,990.00
  • 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".
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