F.I.S.T. (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1978, F.I.S.T. is an action and drama film directed by Norman Jewison, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. F.I.S.T. stars Sylvester Stallone as John D. 'Johnny' Kovak, Rod Steiger as Sen. Andrew Madison, Peter Boyle as Max Graham and Melinda Dillon as Anna Zarinkas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, F.I.S.T. has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch F.I.S.T. page.
If you liked it. Fans of F.I.S.T. tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch F.I.S.T. (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for F.I.S.T. change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is F.I.S.T. worth watching?
- F.I.S.T. holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in F.I.S.T.?
- F.I.S.T. stars Sylvester Stallone, Rod Steiger, Peter Boyle, Melinda Dillon and David Huffman.
- When was F.I.S.T. released?
- F.I.S.T. was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.