The Boost (1988)

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

Run Time: 1h35m | Release: 23 Dec 1988

Genres: Drama | Romance |

Budget: $8,000,000.00

Revenue: $784,990.00

Production Countries: United States of America

5.5 / 1048 Vote Count

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".