The Boost (
1988) | IMDb:
6
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".
Directed by:
Harold Becker
The Star Chamber (
1983) | IMDb:
6.3
As violence escalates in Los Angeles and heinous murders are committed, Steven Hardin, a young judge of the California Supreme Court, must struggle with his tortured conscience and growing despair as he watches helplessly as the ruthless criminals brought before his court go free because clever lawyers find obscure loopholes in the law.
Starring:
Michael Douglas
,
Hal Holbrook
,
Yaphet Kotto
,
Sharon Gless
,
James B. Sikking
,
Joe Regalbuto
Xanadu (
1980) | IMDb:
5.3
A beautiful muse inspires an artist and his older friend to convert a dilapidated auditorium into a lavish rollerskating club.
Starring:
Olivia Newton-John
,
Gene Kelly
,
Michael Beck
,
James Sloyan
,
Katie Hanley
,
Fred McCarren