The Boost

Name: The Boost
Director: Harold Becker
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1988
Duration: 95 min
Cast: James Woods, Sean Young, John Kapelos, Steven Hill, Kelle Kerr

19881h 35mdir. Harold Beckerscreenplay Darryl Ponicsan

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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".

Cast

James Woods Sean Young John Kapelos Steven Hill Kelle Kerr John Rothman

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