description F.I.S.T. Overview
F.I.S.T. is a 1978 American film directed by Norman Jewison and starring Sylvester Stallone. Developed under the creative direction of Gene Corman and produced by United Artists, the movie features an ensemble cast including Rod Steiger and Peter Boyle. The screenplay was written by Joe Eszterhas and Sylvester Stallone based on a substantial draft by Eszterhas.
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info F.I.S.T. Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1978 |
help F.I.S.T. FAQ
Who directed the movie F.I.S.T.?
F.I.S.T. was directed by Norman Jewison and released in 1978. The film was produced and distributed through United Artists.
Who stars in F.I.S.T.?
Sylvester Stallone plays Johnny Kovak, with Rod Steiger and Peter Boyle among the principal cast. The story follows Kovak's rise within a fictional labor union.
What does F.I.S.T. stand for in the movie?
F.I.S.T. is the fictional Federation of Inter-State Truckers. The organization gives the film its labor-politics setting and connects the personal story to union power and corruption.
Is F.I.S.T. based on a real union leader?
The film is fictional, but its union story is often discussed in relation to the history of organized labor and figures such as Jimmy Hoffa. It is not a direct biography of Hoffa.
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