The Boost 1988

Synopsis:

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".

Directed by: Harold Becker
Written by: Darryl Ponicsan
Release date: 1988-12-23
Runtime: 95 minutes
Tagline: Imagine having all the power, passion and pleasure money can buy. Now imagine losing them.
Cast:
James Woods
James Woods
Lenny Brown 
Sean Young
Sean Young
Linda Brown 
John Kapelos
John Kapelos
Joel Miller 
Steven Hill
Steven Hill
Max Sherman 
Kelle Kerr
Kelle Kerr
Rochelle 
John Rothman
John Rothman
Ned 
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