The Boost
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".
Average Score : 55
Imagine having all the power, passion and pleasure money can buy. Now imagine losing them.
Status: Released
Release Date: 1988-12-23
Production Companies Hemdale Film Corporation Columbia Pictures
Production Countries United States of America,
Run time: 95 minutes
Budget: $8,000,000
Revenue: $784,990
