Movie Description
The Boost
(1988)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".
Featured Crew
- Director : Harold Becker
- Producer : Daniel H. Blatt
- Editor : Maury Winetrobe
- Cast : James Woods,Sean Young,John Kapelos,Steven Hill,Kelle Kerr,John Rothman,Amanda Blake,Grace Zabriskie,Marc Poppel,Fred McCarren,Suzanne Kent,Libby Boone,Greg Deason,David Preston,June Chandler,Edith Fields,Barry Jenner,David Tress,David Bantly,John Philbin
Cast
Lenny Brown
Linda Brown
Joel Miller
Max Sherman
Rochelle
Ned
Barbara
Sheryl
Mark
Tom
Helen
Delores
Michael
Surfer
Secretary
Office Manager
Billy
Dr. Shapiro
Dr. Bishop
Tim
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Facts
Original TitleThe Boost
Status Released
Release Information
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1988-12-23
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 35m
Budget₹ 8000000
Revenue₹ 784990
Production CompaniesHemdale Film Corporation,Columbia Pictures
Genres
- Drama
- Romance
