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F.I.S.T.

F.I.S.T. (1979)

  • 47% of users liked it
    (1,634 ratings)

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

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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
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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  • 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

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