F.I.S.T.

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F.I.S.T.

PG

1978

2h 25m

Drama

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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]

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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]

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Johnny H

Sep 18

Brilliant movie from start to finish! Must watch if you like going back and watching older movies

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Jul 21

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

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Jun 6

Success in 2 hours and 25 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Giorgos A

12/20/2023

One of the greatest movies ever made!

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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.

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Petar P

11/07/2023

Excellent film, this is a great, well acted story.

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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