About this release
James Woods and Sean Young were still "an item" when they costarred in The Boost. The stars play an investment broker and his girlfriend, who begin snorting cocaine on a recreational basis. Inevitably, the drug takes its toll, and soon Woods and Young have thrown away their lives in their desperate pursuit of their next fix.
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Disc 1
BD
The Boost (1988)
95 min
DramaRomance
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".
Credits
Director
Harold Becker
Writer
Darryl Ponicsan
Cast
James Woodsas Lenny Brown
Sean Youngas Linda Brown
John Kapelosas Joel Miller
Steven Hillas Max Sherman
Kelle Kerras Rochelle
John Rothmanas Ned
Amanda Blakeas Barbara
Grace Zabriskieas Sheryl
Marc Poppelas Mark
Fred McCarrenas Tom
Cinematographer
Howard Atherton
Composer
Stanley Myers
Editor
Maury Winetrobe
Producer
Daniel H. Blatt
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 20, 2026