The Boost

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

Dec 23 1988 R 1h 35m
Drama, Romance

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".

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

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