The Boost
"Imagine having all the power, passion and pleasure money can buy. Now imagine losing them."
Originally released in 1988. The Boost is a drama/romance film. directed by Harold Becker.
Starring James Woods, Sean Young, and John Kapelos
Synopsis
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".
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 23, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (56 votes)
Budget
$8M
Production budget
Box Office
$785K
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Revenue
- $784,990
Production Companies
- Hemdale Film Corporation
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Boost about?
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...
Who directed The Boost?
The Boost was directed by Harold Becker.
How long is The Boost?
The Boost has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Boost released?
The Boost was released on December 23, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Boost?
The main cast of The Boost includes James Woods, Sean Young, John Kapelos, Steven Hill, Kelle Kerr.