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The Boost (1988)

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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. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

R, 1 hr. 35 min.

Drama, Romance

Directed By: Harold Becker

In Theaters: Dec 23, 1988 Wide

On DVD: Sep 16, 2003

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Absolutely hilarious; Woods and Young all but claw the screen -- and each other

January 23, 2003 Comment

James Sanford

Kalamazoo Gazette

Underrated look at the horrors of drug addiction. James Woods, as always, is terrific.

July 25, 2002 Comment

Scott Weinberg

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It shouldn't have been called The Boost, It should've been called The Bottom because thats where Cocaine takes you.If a school or anybody want's to show a anti drug movie then they should show this 1

November 5, 2010