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The Boost

Movie·1988·Drama, Romance·1h 35m·5.7 (57)·Directed by Harold Becker

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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".

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James WoodsJames WoodsLenny BrownSean YoungSean YoungLinda BrownJohn KapelosJohn KapelosJoel MillerSteven HillSteven HillMax Sherman
Kelle Kerr
Kelle KerrRochelleJohn RothmanJohn RothmanNedAmanda BlakeAmanda BlakeBarbaraGrace ZabriskieGrace ZabriskieSheryl

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