Summaries

A real estate developer who enjoyed short-lived success seeks to regain his edge by using cocaine, but takes himself to new lows as he gets lost in the downward spiral of drug addiction.

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".—Humberto Amador

Details

Keywords
  • f word
  • cigarette smoking
  • man punches a woman
  • rise and fall
  • social downfall
Genres
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date Dec 22, 1988
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies Hemdale

Box office

Budget $8000000
Gross US & Canada $784990
Gross worldwide $784990

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 35m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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