F.I.S.T.
Seen it?1978 | 145 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Solid across the board without standing out anywhere. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$20 million worldwide on a $11 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 76K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Norman Jewison
- Sylvester StalloneJohn D. 'Johnny' Kovak
- Rod SteigerSen. Andrew Madison
- Peter BoyleMax Graham
- Melinda DillonAnna Zarinkas
- David HuffmanAbe Belkin
- Kevin ConwayVince Doyle
- Tony Lo BiancoAnthony 'Babe' Milano
- Cassie YatesMolly
- Peter DonatArthur St. Clair
- John LehneMr. Gant