The Boost (1988)

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

The Boost (1988) poster

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".

Director: Harold Becker
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 95 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Stanley Myers
Cinematography: Howard Atherton
Editing: Maury Winetrobe
Production: Hemdale Film Corporation, Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $8M
Box Office: $784,990
Original Language: en

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Boost about?
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".
Who directed The Boost?
The Boost was directed by Harold Becker.
Who stars in The Boost?
The Boost stars James Woods, Sean Young, John Kapelos, Steven Hill, Kelle Kerr, John Rothman.
How long is The Boost?
The Boost has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is The Boost?
The Boost is a Drama, Romance film.
What is the budget of The Boost?
The Boost had a budget of $8M.
How much did The Boost gross?
The Boost grossed $784,990 worldwide.
Where was The Boost produced?
The Boost was produced in United States of America.