The Boost

The Boost

5.5 | 1988-12-23 | Drama Romance

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".

Featured Crew

Harold Becker Director
Ben Stein Book
Darryl Ponicsan Screenplay
Waldemar Kalinowski Production Design
Mel Howard Co-Producer
Darryl Ponicsan Co-Executive Producer
John Daly Executive Producer
Susan Becker Costume Design
Julia Phillips Executive Producer
Harold Becker Co-Executive Producer

Cast

James Woods
James Woods
Lenny Brown
Sean Young
Sean Young
Linda Brown
John Kapelos
John Kapelos
Joel Miller
Steven Hill
Steven Hill
Max Sherman
Kelle Kerr
Kelle Kerr
Rochelle
Amanda Blake
Amanda Blake
Barbara

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