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The Boost

55 %|Dec 23, 1988|Drama, Romance

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".

Featured Crew

Harold Becker
Director
Howard Atherton
Director of Photography
Maury Winetrobe
Editor
Daniel H. Blatt
Producer
Ben Stein
Book
Darryl Ponicsan
Screenplay
Harold Becker
Co-Executive Producer
Terry Carr
Co-Producer