The Boost (1988)
Imagine having all the power, passion and pleasure money can buy. Now imagine losing them.
Plot Summary
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".
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Director & Crew
Harold Becker
Director
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What is the TMDB rating of The Boost?
It has a TMDB rating of 5.6/10 based on 60 votes.
Who directed The Boost?
The Boost was directed by Harold Becker and released in 1988.
How long is The Boost?
The Boost has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1988-12-23
- Budget
- $8.0M
- Box Office
- $0.8M
- Status
- Released