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F.I.S.T.

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67% Tomatometer 12 Reviews 55% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
Johnny Kovak (Sylvester Stallone) works in a warehouse and grows tired of the unfair policies in place, leading him to start a riot. Though Kovak is fired, his spirit wins him the admiration of others, and he becomes a new recruit for a labor union known as the Federation of Interstate Truckers. As the union becomes more powerful, Kovak's influence grows and eventually his ambitions result in a partnership with the mob. However, as Kovak deepens his criminal ties, his life grows more dangerous.

Critics Reviews

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Noel Murray The Dissolve 02/09/2015
3/5
F.I.S.T. is another in a long line of well-made films that excel in their particulars, even if they fall a little short as complete, complex pieces of cinema. Go to Full Review Richard Schickel TIME Magazine 03/25/2013
F.I.S.T. stands for nearly 2 1/2 hours of almost unmitigated boredom-a misfired would-be proletarian epic with Sylvester Stallone misplaying the Jimmy Hoffa part with a self-confidence that borders on the sublime. Go to Full Review Variety Staff Variety 03/25/2013
F.I.S.T. is to the labor movement in the United States what All the King's Men was to an era in American politics. Go to Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) 01/18/2024
For an admirer of good Hollywood cinema, leaving it unwatched is unforgivable, because the initials of the film could also spell: Failure, Interesting, Spunky, and Traitorous. [full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Jesús Fernández Santos El Pais (Spain) 07/31/2019
The analysis lacks rigor and it's more interested in exploiting the previous hits of Sylvester Stallone than to delve deeper into any kind of social problem. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Johnny H @RT07995177 Sep 18 Brilliant movie from start to finish! Must watch if you like going back and watching older movies See more thiago s @Thiagostone 07/21/2025 Filme muito fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Stephen C @bob25009 06/06/2025 Success in 2 hours and 25 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more matthias s @Thescreenasvor 11/11/2023 F.I.S.T. delivers a gripping tale of ambition and labor struggles with decent acting and a great soundtrack. However, its long runtime and uneven pacing may test viewers' patience. Still, the film's exploration of the human spirit and determination make it a worthwhile watch for those interested in compelling dramas. See more Petar P @RT32680382 11/07/2023 Excellent film, this is a great, well acted story. See more 09/12/2020 an old favourite. starting a search online to watch again 10+ times See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Norman Jewison

Director

Sylvester Stallone

Johnny Kovak

Rod Steiger

Senator Madison

Peter Boyle

Max Graham

Melinda Dillon

Anna Zarinkas

David Huffman

Abe Belkin

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Movie Info

Synopsis Johnny Kovak (Sylvester Stallone) works in a warehouse and grows tired of the unfair policies in place, leading him to start a riot. Though Kovak is fired, his spirit wins him the admiration of others, and he becomes a new recruit for a labor union known as the Federation of Interstate Truckers. As the union becomes more powerful, Kovak's influence grows and eventually his ambitions result in a partnership with the mob. However, as Kovak deepens his criminal ties, his life grows more dangerous.
Director
Norman Jewison
Producer
Norman Jewison
Screenwriter
Joe Eszterhas, Sylvester Stallone, Norman Jewison
Production Co
United Artists
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Dec 13, 2005
Runtime
2h 25m