The Boost
(1988) Imagine having all the power, passion and pleasure money can buy. Now imagine losing them. | Released
Ratings
5.5
6.1
50%
Financials
Revenue: $784,990
Budget: $8,000,000
Profit: - $-7,215,010
Movie Details
Tag Line: Imagine having all the power, passion and pleasure money can buy. Now imagine losing them.
Status: Released
Average Rating: 6
Release Date: Dec 23, 1988
Rating: 1988-12-23
Run Time: 1h 35m
Original Language: English
Website: -
Production Countries: United States of America
Production Companies: Hemdale Film Corporation , Columbia Pictures
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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".
Crew
| Department | Role | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Directing | Director |
Harold Becker
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| Camera | Director of Photography |
Howard Atherton
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| Editing | Editor |
Maury Winetrobe
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| Production | Producer |
Daniel H. Blatt
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| Co-Executive Producer |
Harold Becker
Darryl Ponicsan
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| Co-Producer |
Terry Carr
Mel Howard
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| Executive Producer |
John Daly
Derek Gibson
Julia Phillips
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| Associate Producer |
Thomas J. Mack
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| Casting |
Ilene Starger
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| Writing | Book |
Ben Stein
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| Screenplay |
Darryl Ponicsan
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| Sound | Original Music Composer |
Stanley Myers
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| Art | Production Design |
Waldemar Kalinowski
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| Art Direction |
Kenneth Hardy
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| Set Decoration |
Cindy Carr
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| Costume & Make-Up | Costume Design |
Susan Becker
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| Key Makeup Artist |
Deborah Figuly
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| Special Effects Makeup Artist |
Bill Myer
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| Makeup Artist |
Jeanne Townsend
Cinzia Zanetti
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| Crew | Stunts |
Donna Evans
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| Department | Role | Name |