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The Boost (1988)

R 95 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   23 December 1988 (USA)
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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... See full summary »

Director:

Harold Becker

Writers:

Ben Stein (book), Darryl Ponicsan (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Woods ...
Lenny Brown
Sean Young ...
Linda Brown
John Kapelos ...
Joel Miller
Steven Hill Steven Hill ...
Max Sherman
Kelle Kerr Kelle Kerr ...
Rochelle
John Rothman ...
Ned
Amanda Blake Amanda Blake ...
Barbara
Grace Zabriskie ...
Sheryl
Marc Poppel Marc Poppel ...
Mark
Fred McCarren Fred McCarren ...
Tom
Suzanne Kent Suzanne Kent ...
Helen
Libby Boone Libby Boone ...
Delores
Greg Deason Greg Deason ...
Michael
David Preston ...
Surfer
June Chandler June Chandler ...
Secretary
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Storyline

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". Written by Humberto Amador  

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Taglines:

Imagine having all the power, passion and pleasure money can buy. Now imagine losing them. See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Der Preis des Erfolges See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$8,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$784,990 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Hemdale Film See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Final film of 'Amanda Blake'. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Lenny and Linda are in the pool, we see Linda from behind, and her wet hair is completely swept back behind her right ear, but as the camera angle changes to a front view, her right ear is now half-covered with wet hair. See more »

Quotes

Lenny: [responding to Mark's job offer] Mark, I don't sell drugs. I'm in real estate.
Mark: I don't sell drugs, either. I'm a screenwriter. But until the ship comes in, you gotta cover the waterfront.
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Connections

References Svengali (1931) See more »