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The Boost

R1h 35m1988Harold Becker
IMDb: 6.0/10Rotten: 40%
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"Imagine having all the power, passion and pleasure money can buy. Now imagine losing them."

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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What is The Boost (1988) 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…

Who stars in The Boost?

The Boost stars James Woods (Lenny Brown), Sean Young (Linda Brown), John Kapelos (Joel Miller), Steven Hill (Max Sherman), Kelle Kerr (Rochelle). The film was directed by Harold Becker.

How long is The Boost?

The Boost has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated R.

Is The Boost worth watching?

The Boost holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 40. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Boost?

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