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The Boost (1988)

The Boost
Running time: 96 min. | Genre: Drama, Drugs
The Boost

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".

Nominations & Awards

Independent Spirit

Details

Original title

The Boost

Director

Harold Becker

Producer

Hemdale Film Corporation

Running time

96 min.

Screenwriter

Darryl Ponicsan (Novela: Ben Stein)

Music

Stanley Myers

Cinematography

Howard Atherton

Year

1988

Country

United States United States

 

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