The Boost

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

Released December 23, 1988

Overview

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".

Runtime

1h 35m


Budget

$8,000,000


Revenue

$784,990


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

The Boost


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

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    Hemdale Film Corporation

    United States

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    Columbia Pictures

    United States

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