F.I.S.T.
1978, English. Directed by Norman Jewison.
A story about a man, the woman he loved, and the men he fought for.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 242 TMDB viewer ratings.
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F.I.S.T. isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 April 1978.
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Cast & crew
- Norman JewisonDirector
- 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
- Henry WilcoxonWin Talbot
- Richard HerdMike Monahan
Details
- Released
- 26 April 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joe Eszterhas, Sylvester Stallone, Norman Jewison
- Budget
- $11M
- Box office
- $20M
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F.I.S.T.: quick answers
Is F.I.S.T. worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 242 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is F.I.S.T.?
F.I.S.T. runs 145 minutes (2h 25m).
Does F.I.S.T. have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for F.I.S.T.. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
F.I.S.T. parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
F.I.S.T. is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is F.I.S.T. on?
F.I.S.T. isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 April 1978. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like F.I.S.T.?
If you liked F.I.S.T., try The House on Carroll Street, The Quiller Memorandum, Come Sunday.
Who directed F.I.S.T.?
F.I.S.T. (1978) was directed by Norman Jewison and stars Sylvester Stallone, Rod Steiger, Peter Boyle.