The Boost (1988)

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Directed by

Harold Becker

Starring (View all)

James Woods
Lenny Brown

Sean Young
Linda Brown

John Kapelos
Joel Miller

Steven Hill
Max Sherman

Kelle Kerr
Rochelle

John Rothman
Ned

Amanda Blake
Barbara

Grace Zabriskie
Sheryl

Written by

Ben Stein

Darryl Ponicsan
(screenplay)

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The Boost is a 1988 drama film directed by Harold Becker. It stars James Woods, Sean Young, John Kapelos, Steven Hill, June Chandler and Amanda Blake.

Release date: 23 December 1988
UPC: 027616895400

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Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1473 movies items)

" 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". The Boost is a 1988 American drama film directed by Harold Becker and b"