The Boost (1988)
1h 35m
Running Time
December 23, 1988Release Date
The Boost (1988)
1h 35m
Running Time
December 23, 1988Release Date
Network & Production Companies


Plot.
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".
Where to Watch.







Currently The Boost is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Apple TV, Amazon Video, MGM Plus, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Fandango At Home
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.

James Woods
Lenny Brown

Sean Young
Linda Brown

John Kapelos
Joel Miller

Steven Hill
Max Sherman

Kelle Kerr
Rochelle

John Rothman
Ned

Amanda Blake
Barbara

Grace Zabriskie
Sheryl

Marc Poppel
Mark

Fred McCarren
Tom

Suzanne Kent
Helen

Libby Boone
Delores

Greg Deason
Michael

David Preston
Surfer

June Chandler
Secretary

Edith Fields
Office Manager

Barry Jenner
Billy

David Tress
Dr. Shapiro

David Bantly
Dr. Bishop

John Philbin
Tim

Harold Becker
Director / Co-Executive Producer

Ben Stein
Book

Darryl Ponicsan
Screenplay / Co-Executive Producer

Waldemar Kalinowski
Production Design

Mel Howard
Co-Producer

John Daly
Executive Producer

Susan Becker
Costume Design

Julia Phillips
Executive Producer

Derek Gibson
Executive Producer

Stanley Myers
Original Music Composer

Deborah Figuly
Key Makeup Artist

Jeanne Townsend
Makeup Artist
Media.

Details.
Release DateDecember 23, 1988
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 35m
Content RatingR
Budget$8,000,000
Box Office$784,990
Genres
Last updated:
Wiki.
The Boost is a 1988 American drama film directed by Harold Becker and based on the book Ludes: A Ballad of the Drug and the Dream by Ben Stein. It stars James Woods, Sean Young, John Kapelos, Steven Hill, June Chandler and Amanda Blake.
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