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Dominican Rep. The Boost
- Original title
- The Boost
- Year
- 1988
- Running time
- 96 min.
- Country
United States- Director
- Screenwriter
- Darryl Ponicsan. Novel: Ben Stein
- Cast
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Sean Young
James Woods
John Kapelos
Steven Hill- Kelle Kerr
John Rothman
Amanda Blake
Grace Zabriskie- See all credits
- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Drama | Drugs
- 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".
- Awards
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1988: Independent Spirit Awards: Nominated for Best Male Lead (James Woods)
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