F.I.S.T.

F.I.S.T. (1979)

46% of users liked it
(1,655 ratings)

In this actioner, a pugnacious aspiring pugilist pummels his way out of the slums to become a professional prizefighter. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 24 min.
Directed By: Norman Jewison
Written By: Joe Eszterhas
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1978 Wide
On DVD: Dec 13, 2005
Studio: MGM Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com
So-so Sly Stallone as labor leader (like Hoffa). Diversion at best.
Scott Weinberg, DVDTalk.com
You'll most likely enjoy F.I.S.T. as much as I did: enough to casually recommend the thing, but not all that loudly or excitedly.
Clint Morris, Moviehole
Stallone shows signs of greatness here. Jewison's direction is slick and steady.

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Featured Audience Ratings

Cassie H

Definetely a great Sylvester Stallone film. I don't know he just has that certain coolness factor about him. Rent this movie!!!
Daniel P

Rocky becomes a union leader, while Norman Jewison steals scenes directly from Frank Capra (It's a Wonderful Life) and Vittorio de Sica (Bicycle Thieves). Absolutely brutal.
alan j

dramatic storytelling of how the teamsters was born..Stallone achieves a surprisingly meaningful performance, and is backed up by the excellent Steiger, Lo Bianco and Boyle...this movie has an epic feel and provides an interesting insiders look how the union came to be....a bit… More
dramatic storytelling of how the teamsters was born..Stallone achieves a surprisingly meaningful performance, and is backed up by the excellent Steiger, Lo Bianco and Boyle...this movie has an epic feel and provides an interesting insiders look how the union came to be....a bit violent but that is part of the true story of the push/pull dynamic of workers rights vs the corporation...I enjoyed it quite a bit

Cast

Sylvester Stallone
as Johnny Kovak
Rod Steiger
as Sen. Andrew Madison
Peter Boyle
as Max Graham

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