The Boost
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| The Boost | |
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 Theatrical release poster |
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| Directed by | Harold Becker |
| Produced by | Daniel H. Blatt |
| Written by | Ben Stein Darryl Ponicsan |
| Starring | James Woods Sean Young John Kapelos Steven Hill Kelle Kerr |
| Music by | Stanley Myers |
| Cinematography | Howard Atherton |
| Editing by | Maury Winetrobe |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Release date(s) | December 23, 1988 |
| Running time | 95 min |
| Country |  United States |
| Language | English |
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The Boost is a 1988 drama film about an investor/salesman who descends into drug (cocaine and Quaalude) addiction following a financial misfortune. The film was directed by Harold Becker; it stars James Woods, Sean Young, John Kapelos, Steven Hill, June Chandler and--in her final role--Amanda Blake of Gunsmoke fame.
[edit] Taglines
- Imagine having all the powers, privileges and pleasures money can buy. Now imagine losing them.
- How far would YOU go to keep your edge?
[edit] External links
- The Boost at the Internet Movie Database
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