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The Boost

1988, Movie, R, 95 mins

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Though it's a seemingly sincere attempt to chronicle the horrors of drug abuse, THE BOOST is so haphazardly scripted and directed that the film becomes an inadvertent self-parody. Salvaged only by an interesting (if not completely successful) performance from fine actor James Woods, THE BOOST chronicles the rise and fall of a head-over-heels-in-love couple, Woods and Young, who succumb to the lure of the fast lane as Woods moves from two-bit New York City hustler to wealthy ... read more leave a comment
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Synopsis: A hotshot investment specialist and his girlfriend move to L.A. where his business and their cocaine-fueled lifestyle booms. But when the finances crumble, staying high drags the couple down in this honest, convincing drama.
Free | Starz

Posted: 8/28/2009
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A yuppie couple find themselves falling into the pit of cocaine addiction. Another fine manic performance from Woods!
Free | Video Detective
Length: 00:49
Posted: 3/17/2008
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Lenny is a real estate developer who moves to Los Angeles and has instant success selling tax shelters to the Beverly Hills elite. He embraces his new financial status and begins to live the high life until rumors of a government crackdown on tax shelters causes investors to back out of deals, and scares new investors away. Desperate and scared and deeply in debt, Lenny seeks to regain his edge by using cocaine, but finds only a downward spiral into drug addiction.
Paid | iTunes
Length: 01:34:58
Posted: 3/18/2009
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Lenny is a real estate developer who moves to Los Angeles and has instant success selling tax shelters to the Beverly Hills elite. He embraces his new financial status and begins to live the high life until rumors of a government crackdown on tax shelters causes investors to back out of deals, and scares new investors away. Desperate and scared and deeply in debt, Lenny seeks to regain his edge by using cocaine, but finds only a downward spiral into drug addiction.
Paid | Amazon Video on Demand
Length: 01:35:00
Posted: 5/29/2009
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Year: 1988
Rated R

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Cast
James Woods: Lenny Brown
Sean Young: Linda Brown
John Kapelos: Joel
Steven Hill: Max
Kelle Kerr: Rochelle
John Rothman: Ned Lewis

 

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