The Boost

1988 • 1h 35m • Drama, Romance

40%Rotten Tomatoes

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".

Director

Harold Becker

Writers

Darryl Ponicsan

Status

Released