Quick Facts
DirectorNorman Jewison
Runtime2h 25m · PG
GenresAction · Crime · Drama · Thriller
Release1978-04-26
Film
F.I.S.T.
1978· PG· 2h 25m· Action· Crime· Drama· Thriller
“A story about a man, the woman he loved, and the men he fought for.”
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.
1978-04-26
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Key Crew
DirectorNorman Jewison
WriterJoe Eszterhas
ScreenplayJoe Eszterhas
ProducerNorman Jewison
Director of PhotographyLászló Kovács
Original Music ComposerBill Conti
EditorGraeme Clifford
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 36 crew)
Details
Released1978-04-26
Runtime2h 25m · PG
StatusReleased
StudiosUnited Artists · Chateau Productions · Huron Productions Inc.
Budget$11M
Box office$20M
LanguagesHungarian · Italian · Latin · Lithuanian
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.5/10 · 225 votes
Original languageen
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