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James WoodsLenny Brown
Sean YoungLinda Brown
John KapelosJoel Miller
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Amanda BlakeBarbara
Grace ZabriskieSheryl
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The Boost
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".
Genres: Drama, Romance
Cast: James Woods, Sean Young, John Kapelos, Steven Hill, Kelle Kerr
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2022 · MovieAbout The Boost
Imagine having all the power, passion and pleasure money can buy. Now imagine losing them.
The Boost (1988) is a film in the drama, romance genres. Directed by Harold Becker. The cast includes James Woods, Sean Young, John Kapelos, Steven Hill.
- Released
- 1988-12-23
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Production countries
- United States of America
- Production companies
- Hemdale Film Corporation, Columbia Pictures
- Directors
- Harold Becker
- Writers
- Darryl Ponicsan
The Boost cast & characters
James WoodsLenny BrownSean YoungLinda BrownJohn KapelosJoel MillerSteven HillMax ShermanJohn RothmanNedAmanda BlakeBarbaraGrace ZabriskieSherylMarc PoppelMarkFred McCarrenTomSuzanne KentHelenAudience reviews
5.6/10 from 61 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.
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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 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".
Who stars in The Boost?
James Woods, Sean Young, John Kapelos, Steven Hill, Kelle Kerr, John Rothman. See the cast cards above for character names.
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