Film
The Boost
1988· R· 1h 35m· Drama· Romance
“Imagine having all the power, passion and pleasure money can buy. Now imagine losing them.”
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".
1988-12-23
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Key Crew
DirectorHarold Becker
ScreenplayDarryl Ponicsan
ProducerDaniel H. Blatt
Director of PhotographyHoward Atherton
Original Music ComposerStanley Myers
EditorMaury Winetrobe
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Details
Released1988-12-23
Runtime1h 35m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosHemdale Film Corporation · Columbia Pictures
Budget$8M
Box office$784,990
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating5.7/10 · 57 votes
Original languageen
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