F.I.S.T.
"A story about a man, the woman he loved, and the men he fought for."
Originally released in 1978. F.I.S.T. is a drama/action film. directed by Norman Jewison. With a runtime of 2h 25m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Sylvester Stallone, Rod Steiger, and Peter Boyle
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 26, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
2h 25m
145 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (216 votes)
Budget
$11M
Production budget
Box Office
$20.4M
1.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $11,000,000
- Revenue
- $20,388,920
Production Companies
- United Artists
- Chateau Productions
- Huron Productions Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 se...
Who directed F.I.S.T.?
F.I.S.T. was directed by Norman Jewison.
How long is F.I.S.T.?
F.I.S.T. has a runtime of 2 hours and 25 minutes (145 minutes total).
When was F.I.S.T. released?
F.I.S.T. was released on April 26, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in F.I.S.T.?
The main cast of F.I.S.T. includes Sylvester Stallone, Rod Steiger, Peter Boyle, Melinda Dillon, David Huffman.
Is F.I.S.T. worth watching?
F.I.S.T. has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 216 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.