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1988•95 min•Drama, Romance

The Boost

Is The Boost a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Boost worth watching? With a rating of 5.6/10, this Drama, Romance film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Boost Synopsis

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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Top Cast

James Woods
James WoodsLenny Brown
Sean Young
Sean YoungLinda Brown
John Kapelos
John KapelosJoel Miller
Steven Hill
Steven HillMax Sherman
Kelle Kerr
Kelle KerrRochelle
John Rothman
John RothmanNed
Amanda Blake
Amanda BlakeBarbara
Grace Zabriskie
Grace ZabriskieSheryl
Marc Poppel
Marc PoppelMark
Fred McCarren
Fred McCarrenTom

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Is The Boost worth watching?

The Boost has received mixed reviews with a 5.6/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, Romance movies.

Is The Boost hit or flop?

The Boost has received average ratings (5.6/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Boost?

The Boost is a Drama, Romance movie that Lenny Brown moves to California to find his fortune in tax shelter investments. When the federal government changes the tax laws, poor Lenny finds him...

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