The Boost

Name: The Boost
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1988-12-23
Rating: 5.619
Cast: James Woods, Sean Young, John Kapelos, Steven Hill, Kelle Kerr

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

5.6(59 votes)19881h 35mDrama Romance

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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".

Director: Harold BeckerStarring: James Woods, Sean Young, John Kapelos, Steven Hill