The Boost
"Imagine having all the power, passion and pleasure money can buy. Now imagine losing them."
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".
Release Date
December 23, 1988
Status
Released
Original Title
The Boost
Runtime
1h 35min
Budget
$8,000,000
Revenue
$784,990
Language
English