
F.I.S.T.
A story about a man, the woman he loved, and the men he fought for.
Directed by Norman Jewison
Produced by United Artists, Chateau Productions
A gritty 1970s drama about labor-union ambition and corruption, tracing one man's moral compromise as he rises through the ranks while pursued by federal scrutiny.
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.
Questions people ask
Is F.I.S.T. scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is F.I.S.T. sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is F.I.S.T. violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Does F.I.S.T. end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is F.I.S.T. easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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