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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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- You can stream The Boost on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did The Boost come out?
- The Boost was released in 1988.
- What genre is The Boost?
- The Boost is a drama and romance film.
- How long is The Boost?
- The Boost runs about 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- Who stars in The Boost?
- The Boost stars James Woods, Sean Young, John Kapelos, and Steven Hill.
- How is The Boost rated?
- The Boost currently scores 5.7 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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