The Boost (1988)
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".
Released: Dec 23, 1988
Runtime: 95 minutes
Stars: James Woods, Sean Young, John Kapelos, Steven Hill, Kelle Kerr, John Rothman
Crew: Harold Becker (Director), Harold Becker (Co-Executive Producer), Julia Phillips (Executive Producer), Thomas J. Mack (Associate Producer), Waldemar Kalinowski (Production Design), Deborah Figuly (Key Makeup Artist)
