F.I.S.T.(1978)
“A story about a man, the woman he loved, and the men he fought for.”
Overview
Johnny Kovak joins the Teamsters trade-union in a local chapter in the 1930s and works his way up in the organization. As he climbs higher and higher his methods become more ruthless and finally senator Madison starts a campaign to find the truth about the alleged connections with the Mob.
Director
Norman Jewison
Studio
United Artists
Budget
$11M
Revenue
$20M
Cast
Sylvester Stallone
as John D. 'Johnny' Kovak
Rod Steiger
as Sen. Andrew Madison
Peter Boyle
as Max Graham
Melinda Dillon
as Anna Zarinkas
David Huffman
as Abe Belkin
Kevin Conway
as Vince Doyle
Tony Lo Bianco
as Anthony 'Babe' Milano
Cassie Yates
as Molly
Peter Donat
as Arthur St. Clair
John Lehne
as Mr. Gant
Henry Wilcoxon
as Win Talbot
Richard Herd
as Mike Monahan
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1978
Runtime
2h 25m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$11M
Box Office
$20M
Production Companies
United Artists • Chateau Productions • Huron Productions Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch F.I.S.T.?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for F.I.S.T. (1978).
What is F.I.S.T. about?▼
Johnny Kovak joins the Teamsters trade-union in a local chapter in the 1930s and works his way up in the organization. As he climbs higher and higher his methods become more ruthless and finally senator Madison starts a campaign to find the truth about the alleged connections with the Mob.
Who directed F.I.S.T.?▼
F.I.S.T. was directed by Norman Jewison and released in 1978. It is a drama, action, crime, thriller film.
How long is F.I.S.T.?▼
F.I.S.T. has a runtime of 2 hours and 25 minutes (145 minutes total).
Who stars in F.I.S.T.?▼
The cast of F.I.S.T. includes Sylvester Stallone as John D. 'Johnny' Kovak, Rod Steiger as Sen. Andrew Madison, Peter Boyle as Max Graham, Melinda Dillon as Anna Zarinkas, David Huffman as Abe Belkin and more.
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