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The Boost

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

★ 5.6 (55 votes) | 1988 | 1h 35m
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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".

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date December 23, 1988
  • Budget $8,000,000
  • Revenue $784,990
  • Production Hemdale Film Corporation, Columbia Pictures

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