Plot
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".
Written by
Ben Stein, Darryl Ponicsan
Directed by
Harold Becker
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Hemdale Film Corporation
Languages
English
Awards
1 nomination
Scores
# of Votes
2,663
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA