F.I.S.T. (1978)
F·I·S·T (original title)Reference View | Change View
- PG
- 2h 25min
- Crime, Drama
- 28 Apr 1978 (USA)
- Movie
A rebellious Cleveland warehouse worker rises through the ranks of a trucking industry union to become union president but his organized crime links cause his eventual downfall.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Sylvester Stallone | ... |
Johnny Kovak
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| Rod Steiger | ... |
Senator Madison
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| Peter Boyle | ... |
Max Graham
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| Melinda Dillon | ... |
Anna Zarinkas
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| David Huffman | ... |
Abe Belkin
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| Kevin Conway | ... |
Vince Doyle
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| Tony Lo Bianco | ... |
Babe Milano
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| Cassie Yates | ... |
Molly
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| Peter Donat | ... |
Arthur St. Clair
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| John Lehne | ... |
Mr. Gant
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| Henry Wilcoxon | ... |
Win Talbot
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| Richard Herd | ... |
Mike Monahan
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Tony Mockus Jr. | ... |
Tom Higgins
(as Tony Mockus)
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| Ken Kercheval | ... |
Bernie Marr
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Elena Karam | ... |
Mrs. Zerinkas
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| Joe Tornatore | ... |
Angel
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| James Karen | ... |
Andrews
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| Stuart Gillard | ... |
Phil Talbot
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| Brian Dennehy | ... |
Frank Vasko
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Sam Chew Jr. | ... |
Peter Jacobs
(as Sam Chew)
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| Robert Lipton | ... |
Dave Roberts
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| John Bleifer | ... |
Mishka
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| Frank McRae | ... |
Lincoln Dombrowsky
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| Rozsika Halmos | ... |
Mrs. Kovak
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| Earl Montgomery | ... |
Russell Langley
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| Harry Basch | ... |
Network Announcer
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Nada Rowand | ... |
Mrs. Vasko
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Chuck Gradi | ... |
Jugovich aka Jugs
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Alphonse Skerl | ... |
Priest
(as Father Alphonse Skerl)
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| Reid Cruickshanks | ... |
McGuinn
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| Sidney Clute | ... |
Company Negotiator
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M. Patrick Hughes | ... |
Jocko
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| Bill Zuckert | ... |
Delegate Bob
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Martin Braddock | ... |
Attorney Negotiations
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| Barry Atwater | ... |
Milano's Attorney
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| Sandy Ward | ... |
The Man
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| Andy Romano | ... |
Man #1
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Frank Whiteman | ... |
Gunman #3
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Hugo Bolba | ... |
Zigi
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Ron Delagardelle | ... |
Samuels
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Robert Courtleigh | ... |
Congressman
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| Judson Pratt | ... |
Kovak's Attorney
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David Greene | ... |
Senator
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| Jimmy Murphy | ... |
TV Reporter
(as Jim Murphy)
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René Le Vant | ... |
Newspaper Reporter
(as Rene Levant)
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Tony Mendia | ... |
Michael Kovak
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| Anthony Kiedis | ... |
Kevin Kovak
(as Cole Dammett)
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Deonne Fator | ... |
Vasko's Daughter
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Richard Dioguardi | ... |
Man #2
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Tony Crupi | ... |
Gunman #1
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| Herman Poppe | ... |
Gunman #2
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Frank Bongiorno | ... |
Italian Waiter
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Antonio Canino | ... |
Maitre D
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| Michael Twaine | ... |
FBI Man #1
(as Michael Twain)
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Walt Davis | ... |
FBI Man #2
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Sam Woods | ... |
Another Delegate
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| James Jeter | ... |
Mike Quinn
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Jack Slate | ... |
Bob Wilson
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George Barrow | ... |
Trucker #1
(as George Barrows)
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Norman Rice | ... |
Trucker #2
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Ed Call | ... |
Trucker #3
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Russell Shannon | ... |
Abe's Man
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Fil Formicola | ... |
The Man's Assistant
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Brass Adams | ... |
Attorney
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Eric Carlson | ... |
Worker
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John R. Setard | ... |
Another Worker
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John Bisenius | ... |
Radio Patrolman
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Vincent Williams | ... |
Glove Factory Foreman
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Joseph W. Schuver | ... |
Gas Station Attendant
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Carl Vander Meulen | ... |
Police Captain
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Charles McCarthy | ... |
Accordionist
(as Charles R. McCarthy)
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Ethel Kohler | ... |
Accordionist's Wife
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William B. Bicksler | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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Luther Fear | ... |
Local union boss (uncredited)
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Fritz Ford | ... |
Cop (uncredited)
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| Jenny Inge | ... |
Johnny's Relative (uncredited)
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| Bruce McGill | ... |
Hitman (uncredited)
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Loren G. Teggatz | ... |
Security Guard (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Norman Jewison | ||
Written by
| Joe Eszterhas | ... | (story) |
| Joe Eszterhas | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Sylvester Stallone | ... | (screenplay) |
| Norman Jewison | ... | (screenplay) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Gene Corman | ... | executive producer |
| Norman Jewison | ... | producer |
| Patrick J. Palmer | ... | associate producer (as Patrick Palmer) |
Music by
| Bill Conti | ||
Cinematography by
| László Kovács | ||
Editing by
| Graeme Clifford | ||
Editorial Department
| Terry Busby | ... | assistant editor |
| Antony Gibbs | ... | supervising editor |
| Brian Mann | ... | assistant editor |
| David A. Simmons | ... | assistant editor (as David Simmons) |
| Chris Blunden | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Jane Feinberg | ||
| Mike Fenton | ||
Production Design by
| Richard Macdonald | ||
Art Direction by
| Angelo P. Graham | ... | (as Angelo Graham) |
Set Decoration by
| George R. Nelson | ||
Costume Design by
| Anthea Sylbert | ||
Makeup Department
| Michael Germain | ... | makeup artist (as Mike Germain) |
| Jean Burt Reilly | ... | hair stylist |
| Michael Westmore | ... | makeup artist (as Mike Westmore) |
Production Management
| Larry DeWaay | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Win Phelps | ... | second assistant director |
| L. Andrew Stone | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Eugene Acker | ... | construction painter (as Gene Acker) |
| Sam Gordon | ... | property master |
| Roger Irvin | ... | construction coordinator |
| Thomas L. Roysden | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Bill Iiams | ... | general foreman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Peter Horrocks | ... | dubbing editor |
| Gordon K. McCallum | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Kenneth Schwarz | ... | boom operator (as Ken Schwarz) |
| Les Wiggins | ... | dubbing editor |
| Charles M. Wilborn | ... | production sound mixer (as Chuck Wilborn) |
| Graham V. Hartstone | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
| Nicolas Le Messurier | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| John Burke | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| James J. Casino | ... | stunts (as Jimmy Casino) |
| Bennie E. Dobbins | ... | stunts (as Bennie Dobbins) |
| Dick Durock | ... | stunts |
| Diamond Farnsworth | ... | stunts (as Hill Farnsworth) |
| Jerry Gatlin | ... | stunts |
| Orwin C. Harvey | ... | stunts (as Orwin Harvey) |
| Loren Janes | ... | stunts |
| Max Kleven | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Walt La Rue | ... | stunts |
| Dar Robinson | ... | stunts |
| Bill Shannon | ... | stunts |
| Bob Terhune | ... | stunts |
| Greg Walker | ... | stunts (as William Greg Walker) |
| Rock A. Walker | ... | stunts (as Rock Walker) |
| Jack Williams | ... | stunts |
| Henry Wills | ... | stunts |
| Jerry Wills | ... | stunts |
| Bruce Paul Barbour | ... | utility stunts (uncredited) |
| Fred Carson | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Nick Dimitri | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Chuck Hicks | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Richmond L. Aguilar | ... | gaffer (as Rich Aguilar) |
| Romeo De Santis Jr. | ... | best boy (as Romeo De Santis) |
| Neil Leifer | ... | special photography |
| Leonard Lookabaugh | ... | key grip (as Len Lookabaugh) |
| Morgan Renard | ... | still photographer |
| Robert M. Stevens | ... | camera operator (as Bob Stevens) |
| Joseph E. Thibo | ... | camera technician (as Joe Thibo) |
| Stephen Wever | ... | still photographer (as Steve Wever) |
Casting Department
| Tom Carnahan | ... | extras casting: Iowa |
| Carolyn Doty | ... | extras casting: Iowa |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Thalia Phillips | ... | costumer: women |
| G. Tony Scarano | ... | costumer: men (as Tony Scarano) |
Location Management
| Tom Andresen | ... | location manager: Iowa |
| Dow Griffith | ... | location manager: Los Angeles |
| Stuart Neumann | ... | location manager: Washington D.C. |
Music Department
| Peter T. Myers | ... | orchestrator (as Peter Myers) |
| Joe Tuley | ... | music editor |
| Bill Conti | ... | conductor (uncredited) / music producer (uncredited) |
| London Symphony Orchestra | ... | music performed by (uncredited) |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Dan Wallin | ... | music scoring mixer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Marshall J. Wolins | ... | script supervisor (as Marshall Wolins) |
Transportation Department
| Craig Pinkard | ... | transportation captain |
| James Thornsberry | ... | transportation coordinator (as Jim Thornsberry) |
| Steve Bonner | ... | driver: special equipment (uncredited) |
| Joseph Smallwood | ... | transportation coordinator (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Joan Arnold | ... | production coordinator |
| Wendell Baggett | ... | assistant auditor |
| Tony Meyer | ... | special equipment |
| Charles Milhaupt | ... | production assistant |
| Ted Mossman | ... | second propman |
| Julia Pascal | ... | personal assistant to director |
| Dan Perri | ... | title designer |
| John Rothwell | ... | unit publicist |
| Carol Schreder | ... | researcher |
| Chris Soldo | ... | production assistant (as Christopher Soldo) |
| Ann Straley | ... | production assistant |
| Carl Vander Meulen | ... | police security |
| Ruth West | ... | production auditor |
| T.G. Finkbinder | ... | extra (uncredited) |
| Gregory Palmer | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| B.J. Smith | ... | first aid (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Robert Ray | ... | thanks (as Governor Robert Ray) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists (1978) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1978) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1978) (France) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1978) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1978) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1978) (Japan) (theatrical)
- United Artists (A-Asia) (1978) (Australia) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1978) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1978) (Finland) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1979) (Argentina) (theatrical) (as Artistas Unidos)
- United Artists Corporation (1980) (India) (theatrical) (Bombay)
- Magnetic Video (1981) (United States) (VHS)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1982) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- Argentina Video Home (1983) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1983) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1986) (Greece) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1986) (Australia) (video)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1987) (Finland) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1991) (Germany) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Emerald (2012) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Soul Media (2012) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Soul Media (2012) (Netherlands) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- VL-Musiikki (2012) (Finland) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Kino Lorber (2015) (United States) (DVD)
- Kino Lorber (2015) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Koch Media (2018) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Koch Media (2018) (Germany) (DVD)
- LowesVideos (2020) (World-wide)
- Topanga Canyon Films (2018) (Spain)
- Warner Home Vídeo (Brazil) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Independent Casting (extra casting: Los Angeles)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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. Written by Mattias Thuresson |
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| Taglines | A love story between a man, a country, the people he led and the woman he loved. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $11,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Newly a big star, Sylvester Stallone was frequently hounded, screamed at, and sought out to be touched by fans during principal photography on this picture. Thousands of fans from more than one hundred miles away gathered daily to filming locations in Dubuque, Iowa chanting "Rocky! Rocky! Rocky!" from behind rope and police barriers, and frequently only a block away from the on-set filming. Reportedly, Stallone would make about three pilgrimages a day to the security barriers to shake hands with fans, pose for photos taken with their Instamatic cameras, let some of the more daring kiss him. When time did not allow for signing autographs, Stallone apparently would say: "You'd only lose it. A handshake lasts forever!" See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Films of Norman Jewison (1999). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Santa Claus Is Coming to Town See more » |
| Quotes |
Babe Milano:
Nobody's 100%... Nobody. See more » |