Movie Details

The Boost

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".

Rating
5.6/10

Release Date
1988-12-23

Runtime
95 min

Budget

8000000

Revenue

784990

Popularity

0.8985

Drama Romance