The defence The Adrenaline Seeker
“Momentum is a formal choice.”
The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.
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F.I.S.T.
Drama · Action · Crime · 1978
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.
Movie details
F.I.S.T.
“A story about a man, the woman he loved, and the men he fought for.”
1978 Drama · Action · Crime 2h 25m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.5 / 10
Community rating
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.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over F.I.S.T.?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Norman Jewison
Written by
Joe Eszterhas · Sylvester Stallone · Norman Jewison
Sylvester Stallone
John D. 'Johnny' Kovak
Rod Steiger
Sen. Andrew Madison
Peter Boyle
Max Graham
Melinda Dillon
Anna Zarinkas
David Huffman
Abe Belkin
Kevin Conway
Vince Doyle
Tony Lo Bianco
Anthony 'Babe' Milano
Court is in session
Put F.I.S.T. on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Auteur Devotee
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.