The Boost

55%
Dec 23, 88 Drama , Romance

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".

Director
Harold Becker
Book
Ben Stein
Screenplay
Darryl Ponicsan
Co-Executive Producer
Harold Becker
Co-Producer
Terry Carr

Top Billed Cast

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

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