The Boost (1988)

Junkie

In his filthy apartment, Lenny (James Woods) rambles on to old business acquaintance Ned (John Rothman) about his plan to turn his life around.

Directed by Harold Becker.

© MGM 2012

Released in 1988 by MGM.

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  • character-type: Druggie
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  • editors-choice: Monologues
  • editors-choice: Male Performances
  • primary-genre: Drama
  • secondary-genre: Social Issue Dramas
  • secondary-genre: Drama
  • mood: Disturbing
  • mood: Emotional
  • mood: Dark
  • prop: Cocaine
  • setting: Apartment
  • theme: Illness
  • theme: Heartbreak
  • theme: Addiction
  • theme: Loss
  • actor: James Woods
  • actor: John Rothman
  • director: Harold Becker
  • producer: Mel Howard
  • producer: Harold Becker
  • producer: Thomas J. Mack
  • producer: Darryl Ponicsan
  • producer: Daniel H. Blatt
  • producer: Terry Carr
  • producer: Derek Gibson
  • producer: John Daly
  • cinematographer: Howard Atherton
  • composer: Stanley Myers
  • editor: Maury Winetrobe
  • costume-designer: Susan Becker
  • production-designer: Waldemar Kalinowski
  • role-name: Ned
  • role-name: Lenny Brown
  • screenwriter: Ben Stein
  • screenwriter: Darryl Ponicsan
  • year: 1988
  • studio: MGM

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