The Boost

5.5|1988|1h 35m| EN

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".

Genres: Drama, Romance

Director: Harold Becker

Votes: 53

Production Companies:

Hemdale Film Corporation

Columbia Pictures