F.I.S.T. - Revision history

Randylyon at 02:25, 8 April 2021

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	[[Image:fistp.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]The last filming took place on July 1st in the basement of [[SACRED HEART CHURCH]]. Seven Dubuque-area residents moved west with the crew of F.I.S.T. John Cahill, Stallone's chauffeur in Dubuque, accompanied the actor on his next Rambo movie.		[[Image:fistp.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]The last filming took place on July 1st in the basement of [[SACRED HEART CHURCH]]. Seven Dubuque-area residents moved west with the crew of F.I.S.T. John Cahill, Stallone's chauffeur in Dubuque, accompanied the actor on his next Rambo movie.

	In February 1978, the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] announced the newest official Dubuque [[CITY DIRECTORY]] contained some unexpected entries. Page 309 listed both John and Anna Kovaks, the fictional characters portrayed by Stallone and co-star Melinda Dillon, and the address of the brick duplex on East 22nd which was used to portray their home. Stallone was listed on page 535 and Dillon was mentioned on page 121. Local 302 Federation of Interstate Truckers Union appeared in the 1977 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed at 406 E. 7th. (4)		In February 1978, the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] announced the newest official Dubuque [[CITY DIRECTORY]] contained some unexpected entries. Page 309 listed both John and Anna Kovaks, the fictional characters portrayed by Stallone and co-star Melinda Dillon, and the address of the brick duplex on East 22nd which was used to portray their home. Stallone was listed on page 535 and Dillon was mentioned on page 121. Local 302 Federation of Interstate Truckers Union appeared in the 1977 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed at 406 E. 7th. (4)

	[[Image:imp196.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Stars in the production of "F.I.S.T." left their foot and hand prints in concrete outside of Kalmes restaurant. In October, 2017 while preparing an article on the making of the motion picture, the ''Telegraph Herald'' discovered that the concrete slabs containing the foot and hand prints of the actors were being stored in a city maintenance building. They had been removed from in front of Kalmes Breaktime Grill and Spirits (formerly Blue Moon Inn) at 1097 Jackson St. when the sidewalk was replaced years earlier.]]		[[Image:imp196.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Stars in the production of "F.I.S.T." left their foot and hand prints in concrete outside of Kalmes restaurant. In October, 2017 while preparing an article on the making of the motion picture, the ''Telegraph Herald'' discovered that the concrete slabs containing the foot and hand prints of the actors were being stored in a city maintenance building. They had been removed from in front of Kalmes Breaktime Grill and Spirits (formerly Blue Moon Inn) at 1097 Jackson St. when the sidewalk was replaced years earlier.]]

	Contacted in 2017, Norman Jewison, the director of the movie, ~~recollection~~ that he had to use Sylvester Stallone because of his recent "Rocky" success. Stallone did not like to see his character disappear at the end of the movie--similar to the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa of the Teamsters Union. Joe Eszterhaus, the writer of the screenwriter, and Jewison, however, decided on the ending with trucks all over the United States carrying signs,"Where's Johnny?''(Stallone's character. Jewison also remembered the wonderful setting in Dubuque because they gave the film "reality and believability." (5)		Contacted in 2017, Norman Jewison, the director of the movie, recalled that he had to use Sylvester Stallone because of his recent "Rocky" success. Stallone did not like to see his character disappear at the end of the movie--similar to the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa of the Teamsters Union. Joe Eszterhaus, the writer of the screenwriter, and Jewison, however, decided on the ending with trucks all over the United States carrying signs,"Where's Johnny?''(Stallone's character). Jewison also remembered the wonderful setting in Dubuque because they gave the film "reality and believability." (5)

	The finished film was expected to run 2.5 hours. ~~Norman~~ Jewison was thought to have shot 410,000 feet of film with about 300,000 being printed for editing. This ~~would be~~ edited to the final 14,400 finished film. (6)		The finished film was expected to run 2.5 hours. Jewison was thought to have shot 410,000 feet of film with about 300,000 being printed for editing. This was then edited to the final 14,400 feet of finished film. (6)

	[[Image:fist2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Kendall C. Day Family Collection]]		[[Image:fist2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Kendall C. Day Family Collection]]

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	[[Image:Fist_ver2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]F.I.S.T. This 1978 movie directed by Norman Jewison starred Sylvester Stallone, the writer and star of ''Rocky'', the Best Picture of 1977. Stallone played a Cleveland warehouse worker "Johnny Kovak" who becomes involved in the labor union leadership of the fictional "Federation of Inter-State Truckers." Kovak sacrifices his principles as he moves up through the union and attempts to expand its influence.		[[Image:Fist_ver2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]F.I.S.T. This 1978 movie directed by Oscar-nominated Norman Jewison starred Sylvester Stallone, the writer and star of ''Rocky'', the Best Picture of 1977. (1) Stallone played a Cleveland warehouse worker "Johnny Kovak" who becomes involved in the labor union leadership of the fictional "Federation of Inter-State Truckers." Kovak sacrifices his principles as he moves up through the union and attempts to expand its influence.

	[[Image:fistbutton.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Kendall C. Day Family Collection]]		[[Image:fistbutton.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Kendall C. Day Family Collection]]
	Dubuque was in competition with Memphis, Tennessee; St. Louis, Missouri; and Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota as the setting for the movie. (1) The disclosure that the film would be made in Dubuque was announced to a select group of local citizens on February 22, 1977. By February 27th, producers were asking anyone in the area with trucks, semi-trailers, or other vehicles manufactured between 1929 and 1939 to contact them. Plans carried for the vehicles to be rented and insured for two months. Even vehicles that did not operate were wanted for "atmosphere." (2) It was announced that the film would have an $8 million budget and be a major project for United Artists. Among the reasons given for the selection of Dubuque was the absence of television antennas that would conflict with the look of the 1930s, the era in which the movie's action was to take place.		Dubuque was in competition with Memphis, Tennessee; St. Louis, Missouri; and Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota as the setting for the movie. (2) The disclosure that the film would be made in Dubuque was announced to a select group of local citizens on February 22, 1977. By February 27th, producers were asking anyone in the area with trucks, semi-trailers, or other vehicles manufactured between 1929 and 1939 to contact them. Plans carried for the vehicles to be rented and insured for two months. Even vehicles that did not operate were wanted for "atmosphere." (3) It was announced that the film would have an $8 million budget and be a major project for United Artists. Among the reasons given for the selection of Dubuque was the absence of television antennas that would conflict with the look of the 1930s, the era in which the movie's action was to take place.

	[[Image:IMG_0767.JPG\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Local residents (including Gene Tully-first row on the left) were hired to portray police.Photo courtesy: Ken Tully]]Filming began on May 9 and continued through June. An army of extras was provided with haircuts of the era, costumes, and props. Portions of the [[CARADCO]] building were fitted with new windows that were purposely smashed during filming and then replaced before the company left town.		[[Image:IMG_0767.JPG\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Local residents (including Gene Tully-first row on the left) were hired to portray police.Photo courtesy: Ken Tully]]Filming began on May 9 and continued through June. An army of extras was provided with haircuts of the era, costumes, and props. Portions of the [[CARADCO]] building were fitted with new windows that were purposely smashed during filming and then replaced before the company left town.
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	[[Image:fistp.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]The last filming took place on July 1st in the basement of [[SACRED HEART CHURCH]]. Seven Dubuque-area residents moved west with the crew of F.I.S.T. John Cahill, Stallone's chauffeur in Dubuque, accompanied the actor on his next Rambo movie.		[[Image:fistp.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]The last filming took place on July 1st in the basement of [[SACRED HEART CHURCH]]. Seven Dubuque-area residents moved west with the crew of F.I.S.T. John Cahill, Stallone's chauffeur in Dubuque, accompanied the actor on his next Rambo movie.

	In February 1978, the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] announced the newest official Dubuque [[CITY DIRECTORY]] contained some unexpected entries. Page 309 listed both John and Anna Kovaks, the fictional characters portrayed by Stallone and co-star Melinda Dillon, and the address of the brick duplex on East 22nd which was used to portray their home. Stallone was listed on page 535 and Dillon was mentioned on page 121. Local 302 Federation of Interstate Truckers Union appeared in the 1977 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed at 406 E. 7th. (3)		In February 1978, the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] announced the newest official Dubuque [[CITY DIRECTORY]] contained some unexpected entries. Page 309 listed both John and Anna Kovaks, the fictional characters portrayed by Stallone and co-star Melinda Dillon, and the address of the brick duplex on East 22nd which was used to portray their home. Stallone was listed on page 535 and Dillon was mentioned on page 121. Local 302 Federation of Interstate Truckers Union appeared in the 1977 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed at 406 E. 7th. (4)

	[[Image:imp196.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Stars in the production of "F.I.S.T." left their foot and hand prints in concrete outside of Kalmes restaurant. In October, 2017 while preparing an article on the making of the motion picture, the ''Telegraph Herald'' discovered that the concrete slabs containing the foot and hand prints of the actors were being stored in a city maintenance building. They had been removed from in front of Kalmes Breaktime Grill and Spirits (formerly Blue Moon Inn) at 1097 Jackson St. when the sidewalk was replaced years earlier.]]		[[Image:imp196.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Stars in the production of "F.I.S.T." left their foot and hand prints in concrete outside of Kalmes restaurant. In October, 2017 while preparing an article on the making of the motion picture, the ''Telegraph Herald'' discovered that the concrete slabs containing the foot and hand prints of the actors were being stored in a city maintenance building. They had been removed from in front of Kalmes Breaktime Grill and Spirits (formerly Blue Moon Inn) at 1097 Jackson St. when the sidewalk was replaced years earlier.]]

	Contacted in 2017, Norman Jewison, the director of the movie, recollection that he had to use Sylvester Stallone because of his recent "Rocky" success. Stallone did not like to see his character disappear at the end of the movie--similar to the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa of the Teamsters Union. Joe Eszterhaus, the writer of the screenwriter, and Jewison, however, decided on the ending with trucks all over the United States carrying signs,"Where's Johnny?''(Stallone's character. Jewison also remembered the wonderful setting in Dubuque because they gave the film "reality and believability." (4)		Contacted in 2017, Norman Jewison, the director of the movie, recollection that he had to use Sylvester Stallone because of his recent "Rocky" success. Stallone did not like to see his character disappear at the end of the movie--similar to the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa of the Teamsters Union. Joe Eszterhaus, the writer of the screenwriter, and Jewison, however, decided on the ending with trucks all over the United States carrying signs,"Where's Johnny?''(Stallone's character. Jewison also remembered the wonderful setting in Dubuque because they gave the film "reality and believability." (5)

	The finished film was expected to run 2.5 hours. Norman Jewison was thought to have shot 410,000 feet of film with about 300,000 being printed for editing. This would be edited to the final 14,400 finished film. (5)		The finished film was expected to run 2.5 hours. Norman Jewison was thought to have shot 410,000 feet of film with about 300,000 being printed for editing. This would be edited to the final 14,400 finished film. (6)

	[[Image:fist2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Kendall C. Day Family Collection]]		[[Image:fist2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Kendall C. Day Family Collection]]
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	1. ~~McCormick~~, ~~John.~~ "~~Moviemakers Eye City; Major Film in the Offing~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~Feburary 16~~, ~~1977~~, p. 1		1. Frenzel, Anthony and Megan Gloss, "Lights on Dubuque," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 3, 2017, p. 1

	2. "~~Roll 'Em! But Old Wheels Needed~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~February 25~~, 1977, p. 1		2. McCormick, John. "Moviemakers Eye City; Major Film in the Offing," ''Telegraph Herald'', Feburary 16, 1977, p. 1

	3. ~~Discovered when developing entries for this encyclopedia~~.		3. "Roll 'Em! But Old Wheels Needed," ''Telegraph Herald'', February 25, 1977, p. 1

	4. ~~Frenzel, Anthony~~. ~~" 'F.I.S.T.' Director Recalls Dubuque Fit the Role," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 13, 2017, p. 5A~~		4. Discovered when developing entries for this encyclopedia.

	5. McCormick, John. "F.I.S.T. in Los Angeles Lacks Dubuque Hoopla," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 4, 1977, p. 25		5. Frenzel, Anthony. " 'F.I.S.T.' Director Recalls Dubuque Fit the Role," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 13, 2017, p. 5A

			6. McCormick, John. "F.I.S.T. in Los Angeles Lacks Dubuque Hoopla," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 4, 1977, p. 25

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	[[Image:IMG_0763.JPG\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Souvenir bumper-sticker. Photo courtesy: Ken Tully]]		[[Image:IMG_0763.JPG\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Souvenir bumper-sticker. Photo courtesy: Ken Tully]]
	[[Image:practice.~~JPG~~\|right\|thumb\|300px\|"Extras" including Patrick Tully (right) practice a scene. Photo courtesy: Ken Tully]]		[[Image:practice.jpg\|right\|thumb\|300px\|"Extras" including Patrick Tully (right) practice a scene. Photo courtesy: Ken Tully]]

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	[[Image:IMG_0763.JPG\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Souvenir bumper-sticker. Photo courtesy: Ken Tully]]		[[Image:IMG_0763.JPG\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Souvenir bumper-sticker. Photo courtesy: Ken Tully]]
	[[Image:practice.JPG\|right\|thumb\|300px\|"Extras" including Patrick Tully (right) practice a scene. Photo courtesy: ~~Bob Reding~~]]		[[Image:practice.JPG\|right\|thumb\|300px\|"Extras" including Patrick Tully (right) practice a scene. Photo courtesy: Ken Tully]]

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	[[Image:IMG_0763.JPG\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Souvenir bumper-sticker. Photo courtesy: Ken Tully]]		[[Image:IMG_0763.JPG\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Souvenir bumper-sticker. Photo courtesy: Ken Tully]]
	[[Image:practice.JPG\|~~left~~\|thumb\|300px\|"Extras" including Patrick Tully (right) practice a scene. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:practice.JPG\|right\|thumb\|300px\|"Extras" including Patrick Tully (right) practice a scene. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]

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	Dubuque was in competition with Memphis, Tennessee; St. Louis, Missouri; and Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota as the setting for the movie. (1) The disclosure that the film would be made in Dubuque was announced to a select group of local citizens on February 22, 1977. By February 27th, producers were asking anyone in the area with trucks, semi-trailers, or other vehicles manufactured between 1929 and 1939 to contact them. Plans carried for the vehicles to be rented and insured for two months. Even vehicles that did not operate were wanted for "atmosphere." (2) It was announced that the film would have an $8 million budget and be a major project for United Artists. Among the reasons given for the selection of Dubuque was the absence of television antennas that would conflict with the look of the 1930s, the era in which the movie's action was to take place.		Dubuque was in competition with Memphis, Tennessee; St. Louis, Missouri; and Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota as the setting for the movie. (1) The disclosure that the film would be made in Dubuque was announced to a select group of local citizens on February 22, 1977. By February 27th, producers were asking anyone in the area with trucks, semi-trailers, or other vehicles manufactured between 1929 and 1939 to contact them. Plans carried for the vehicles to be rented and insured for two months. Even vehicles that did not operate were wanted for "atmosphere." (2) It was announced that the film would have an $8 million budget and be a major project for United Artists. Among the reasons given for the selection of Dubuque was the absence of television antennas that would conflict with the look of the 1930s, the era in which the movie's action was to take place.

	Filming began on May 9 and continued through June. An army of extras was provided with haircuts of the era, costumes, and props. Portions of the [[CARADCO]] building were fitted with new windows that were purposely smashed during filming and then replaced before the company left town.		[[Image:IMG_0767.JPG\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Local residents (including Gene Tully-first row on the left) were hired to portray police.Photo courtesy: Ken Tully]]Filming began on May 9 and continued through June. An army of extras was provided with haircuts of the era, costumes, and props. Portions of the [[CARADCO]] building were fitted with new windows that were purposely smashed during filming and then replaced before the company left town.

	Perhaps the most attention was reserved for Stallone who worked in a guarded room at the Julien Motor Inn on the script for a sequel to "Rocky," a film called ''Paradise Alley''. Occasionally Stallone ventured out with his bodyguard providing fortunate residents with a view of the star off the set.		Perhaps the most attention was reserved for Stallone who worked in a guarded room at the Julien Motor Inn on the script for a sequel to "Rocky," a film called ''Paradise Alley''. Occasionally Stallone ventured out with his bodyguard providing fortunate residents with a view of the star off the set.
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	[[Image:filming.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]		[[Image:filming.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]
	[[Image:jewison.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:jewison.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
			[[Image:IMG_0764.JPG\|left\|thumb\|300px\|World premier ticket. Photo courtesy: Ken Tully]]
			[[Image:IMG_0765.JPG\|right\|thumb\|300px\|Photo essay booklet. Photo courtesy: Ken Tully]]
			[[Image:IMG_0763.JPG\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Souvenir bumper-sticker. Photo courtesy: Ken Tully]]
			[[Image:practice.JPG\|left\|thumb\|300px\|"Extras" including Patrick Tully (right) practice a scene. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]

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	In February 1978, the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] announced the newest official Dubuque [[CITY DIRECTORY]] contained some unexpected entries. Page 309 listed both John and Anna Kovaks, the fictional characters portrayed by Stallone and co-star Melinda Dillon, and the address of the brick duplex on East 22nd which was used to portray their home. Stallone was listed on page 535 and Dillon was mentioned on page 121. Local 302 Federation of Interstate Truckers Union appeared in the 1977 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed at 406 E. 7th. (3)		In February 1978, the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] announced the newest official Dubuque [[CITY DIRECTORY]] contained some unexpected entries. Page 309 listed both John and Anna Kovaks, the fictional characters portrayed by Stallone and co-star Melinda Dillon, and the address of the brick duplex on East 22nd which was used to portray their home. Stallone was listed on page 535 and Dillon was mentioned on page 121. Local 302 Federation of Interstate Truckers Union appeared in the 1977 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed at 406 E. 7th. (3)

	[[Image:imp196.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Stars in the production of "F.I.S.T." left their foot and ~~handprints~~ in concrete outside of Kalmes restaurant. In October, 2017 while preparing an article on the making of the motion picture, the Telegraph Herald discovered that the concrete slabs containing the foot and hand prints of the actors were being stored in a city maintenance building. They had been removed from in front of Kalmes Breaktime Grill and Spirits (formerly Blue Moon Inn) at 1097 Jackson St. when the sidewalk was replaced years earlier.]]		[[Image:imp196.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Stars in the production of "F.I.S.T." left their foot and hand prints in concrete outside of Kalmes restaurant. In October, 2017 while preparing an article on the making of the motion picture, the ''Telegraph Herald'' discovered that the concrete slabs containing the foot and hand prints of the actors were being stored in a city maintenance building. They had been removed from in front of Kalmes Breaktime Grill and Spirits (formerly Blue Moon Inn) at 1097 Jackson St. when the sidewalk was replaced years earlier.]]

	Contacted in 2017, Norman Jewison, the director of the movie, recollection that he had to use Sylvester Stallone because of his recent "Rocky" success. Stallone did not like to see his character disappear at the end of the movie--similar to the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa of the Teamsters Union. Joe Eszterhaus, the writer of the screenwriter, and Jewison, however, decided on the ending with trucks all over the United States carrying signs,"Where's Johnny?''(Stallone's character. Jewison also remembered the wonderful setting in Dubuque because they gave the film "reality and believability." (4)		Contacted in 2017, Norman Jewison, the director of the movie, recollection that he had to use Sylvester Stallone because of his recent "Rocky" success. Stallone did not like to see his character disappear at the end of the movie--similar to the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa of the Teamsters Union. Joe Eszterhaus, the writer of the screenwriter, and Jewison, however, decided on the ending with trucks all over the United States carrying signs,"Where's Johnny?''(Stallone's character. Jewison also remembered the wonderful setting in Dubuque because they gave the film "reality and believability." (4)

	The finished film was expected to run 2.5 hours. Norman Jewison was ~~expected~~ to ~~shoot~~ 410,000 feet of film with about 300,000 being printed for editing. This would be edited to the final 14,400 finished film. (5)		The finished film was expected to run 2.5 hours. Norman Jewison was thought to have shot 410,000 feet of film with about 300,000 being printed for editing. This would be edited to the final 14,400 finished film. (5)

	[[Image:fist2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Kendall C. Day Family Collection]]		[[Image:fist2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Kendall C. Day Family Collection]]

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	In February 1978, the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] announced the newest official Dubuque [[CITY DIRECTORY]] contained some unexpected entries. Page 309 listed both John and Anna Kovaks, the fictional characters portrayed by Stallone and co-star Melinda Dillon, and the address of the brick duplex on East 22nd which was used to portray their home. Stallone was listed on page 535 and Dillon was mentioned on page 121. Local 302 Federation of Interstate Truckers Union appeared in the 1977 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed at 406 E. 7th. (3)		In February 1978, the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] announced the newest official Dubuque [[CITY DIRECTORY]] contained some unexpected entries. Page 309 listed both John and Anna Kovaks, the fictional characters portrayed by Stallone and co-star Melinda Dillon, and the address of the brick duplex on East 22nd which was used to portray their home. Stallone was listed on page 535 and Dillon was mentioned on page 121. Local 302 Federation of Interstate Truckers Union appeared in the 1977 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed at 406 E. 7th. (3)

	[[Image:imp196.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Stars in the production of "F.I.S.T." left their foot and handprints in concrete outside of Kalmes restaurant. ]]In October, 2017 while preparing an article on the making of the motion picture, ~~Mike Day of~~ the ''Telegraph Herald~~'' found~~ the ~~sidewalk panels~~ containing the foot and hand prints of the actors had been removed from in front of Kalmes ~~restaurant~~. ~~More detective work found~~ the ~~sections of concrete in a maintenance garage belonging to the city~~. ~~(4)~~		[[Image:imp196.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Stars in the production of "F.I.S.T." left their foot and handprints in concrete outside of Kalmes restaurant. In October, 2017 while preparing an article on the making of the motion picture, the Telegraph Herald discovered that the concrete slabs containing the foot and hand prints of the actors were being stored in a city maintenance building. They had been removed from in front of Kalmes Breaktime Grill and Spirits (formerly Blue Moon Inn) at 1097 Jackson St. when the sidewalk was replaced years earlier.]]

	Contacted in 2017, Norman Jewison, the director of the movie, recollection that he had to use Sylvester Stallone because of his recent "Rocky" success. Stallone did not like to see his character disappear at the end of the movie--similar to the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa of the Teamsters Union. Joe Eszterhaus, the writer of the screenwriter, and Jewison, however, decided on the ending with trucks all over the United States carrying signs,"Where's Johnny?''(Stallone's character. Jewison also remembered the wonderful setting in Dubuque because they gave the film "reality and believability." (5)		Contacted in 2017, Norman Jewison, the director of the movie, recollection that he had to use Sylvester Stallone because of his recent "Rocky" success. Stallone did not like to see his character disappear at the end of the movie--similar to the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa of the Teamsters Union. Joe Eszterhaus, the writer of the screenwriter, and Jewison, however, decided on the ending with trucks all over the United States carrying signs,"Where's Johnny?''(Stallone's character. Jewison also remembered the wonderful setting in Dubuque because they gave the film "reality and believability." (4)

	The finished film was expected to run 2.5 hours. Norman Jewison was expected to shoot 410,000 feet of film with about 300,000 being printed for editing. This would be edited to the final 14,400 finished film. (6)		The finished film was expected to run 2.5 hours. Norman Jewison was expected to shoot 410,000 feet of film with about 300,000 being printed for editing. This would be edited to the final 14,400 finished film. (5)

	[[Image:fist2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Kendall C. Day Family Collection]]		[[Image:fist2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Kendall C. Day Family Collection]]
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	3. Discovered when developing entries for this encyclopedia.		3. Discovered when developing entries for this encyclopedia.

	4. ~~Email from Mike Day~~, ~~October 19~~, 2017		4. Frenzel, Anthony. " 'F.I.S.T.' Director Recalls Dubuque Fit the Role," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 13, 2017, p. 5A

	5~~. Frenzel, Anthony. " 'F.I.S.T.' Director Recalls Dubuque Fit the Role," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 13, 2017, p. 5A~~		5. McCormick, John. "F.I.S.T. in Los Angeles Lacks Dubuque Hoopla," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 4, 1977, p. 25

	6. McCormick, John. "F.I.S.T. in Los Angeles Lacks Dubuque Hoopla," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 4, 1977, p. 25

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	The disclosure that the film would be made in Dubuque was announced to a select group of local citizens on February 22, 1977. By February 27th, producers were asking anyone in the area with trucks, semi-trailers, or other vehicles manufactured between 1929 and 1939 to contact them. Plans carried for the vehicles to be rented and insured for two months. Even vehicles that did not operate were wanted for "atmosphere." (1) It was announced that the film would have an $8 million budget and be a major project for United Artists. Among the reasons given for the selection of Dubuque was the absence of television antennas that would conflict with the look of the 1930s, the era in which the movie's action was to take place.		Dubuque was in competition with Memphis, Tennessee; St. Louis, Missouri; and Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota as the setting for the movie. (1) The disclosure that the film would be made in Dubuque was announced to a select group of local citizens on February 22, 1977. By February 27th, producers were asking anyone in the area with trucks, semi-trailers, or other vehicles manufactured between 1929 and 1939 to contact them. Plans carried for the vehicles to be rented and insured for two months. Even vehicles that did not operate were wanted for "atmosphere." (2) It was announced that the film would have an $8 million budget and be a major project for United Artists. Among the reasons given for the selection of Dubuque was the absence of television antennas that would conflict with the look of the 1930s, the era in which the movie's action was to take place.

	Filming began on May 9 and continued through June. An army of extras was provided with haircuts of the era, costumes, and props. Portions of the [[CARADCO]] building were fitted with new windows that were purposely smashed during filming and then replaced before the company left town.		Filming began on May 9 and continued through June. An army of extras was provided with haircuts of the era, costumes, and props. Portions of the [[CARADCO]] building were fitted with new windows that were purposely smashed during filming and then replaced before the company left town.
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	[[Image:fistp.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]The last filming took place on July 1st in the basement of [[SACRED HEART CHURCH]]. Seven Dubuque-area residents moved west with the crew of F.I.S.T. John Cahill, Stallone's chauffeur in Dubuque, accompanied the actor on his next Rambo movie.		[[Image:fistp.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]The last filming took place on July 1st in the basement of [[SACRED HEART CHURCH]]. Seven Dubuque-area residents moved west with the crew of F.I.S.T. John Cahill, Stallone's chauffeur in Dubuque, accompanied the actor on his next Rambo movie.

	In February 1978, the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] announced the newest official Dubuque [[CITY DIRECTORY]] contained some unexpected entries. Page 309 listed both John and Anna Kovaks, the fictional characters portrayed by Stallone and co-star Melinda Dillon, and the address of the brick duplex on East 22nd which was used to portray their home. Stallone was listed on page 535 and Dillon was mentioned on page 121. Local 302 Federation of Interstate Truckers Union appeared in the 1977 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed at 406 E. 7th. (2)		In February 1978, the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] announced the newest official Dubuque [[CITY DIRECTORY]] contained some unexpected entries. Page 309 listed both John and Anna Kovaks, the fictional characters portrayed by Stallone and co-star Melinda Dillon, and the address of the brick duplex on East 22nd which was used to portray their home. Stallone was listed on page 535 and Dillon was mentioned on page 121. Local 302 Federation of Interstate Truckers Union appeared in the 1977 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed at 406 E. 7th. (3)

	[[Image:imp196.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Stars in the production of "F.I.S.T." left their foot and handprints in concrete outside of Kalmes restaurant. ]]In October, 2017 while preparing an article on the making of the motion picture, Mike Day of the ''Telegraph Herald'' found the sidewalk panels containing the foot and hand prints of the actors had been removed from in front of Kalmes restaurant. More detective work found the sections of concrete in a maintenance garage belonging to the city. (3)		[[Image:imp196.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Stars in the production of "F.I.S.T." left their foot and handprints in concrete outside of Kalmes restaurant. ]]In October, 2017 while preparing an article on the making of the motion picture, Mike Day of the ''Telegraph Herald'' found the sidewalk panels containing the foot and hand prints of the actors had been removed from in front of Kalmes restaurant. More detective work found the sections of concrete in a maintenance garage belonging to the city. (4)

	Contacted in 2017, Norman Jewison, the director of the movie, recollection that he had to use Sylvester Stallone because of his recent "Rocky" success. Stallone did not like to see his character disappear at the end of the movie--similar to the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa of the Teamsters Union. Joe Eszterhaus, the writer of the screenwriter, and Jewison, however, decided on the ending with trucks all over the United States carrying signs,"Where's Johnny?''(Stallone's character. Jewison also remembered the wonderful setting in Dubuque because they gave the film "reality and believability." (4)		Contacted in 2017, Norman Jewison, the director of the movie, recollection that he had to use Sylvester Stallone because of his recent "Rocky" success. Stallone did not like to see his character disappear at the end of the movie--similar to the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa of the Teamsters Union. Joe Eszterhaus, the writer of the screenwriter, and Jewison, however, decided on the ending with trucks all over the United States carrying signs,"Where's Johnny?''(Stallone's character. Jewison also remembered the wonderful setting in Dubuque because they gave the film "reality and believability." (5)

			The finished film was expected to run 2.5 hours. Norman Jewison was expected to shoot 410,000 feet of film with about 300,000 being printed for editing. This would be edited to the final 14,400 finished film. (6)

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	1. "Roll 'Em! But Old Wheels Needed," ''Telegraph Herald'', February 25, 1977, p. 1		1. McCormick, John. "Moviemakers Eye City; Major Film in the Offing," ''Telegraph Herald'', Feburary 16, 1977, p. 1

			2. "Roll 'Em! But Old Wheels Needed," ''Telegraph Herald'', February 25, 1977, p. 1

			3. Discovered when developing entries for this encyclopedia.

	~~2. Discovered when developing entries for this encyclopedia~~.		4. Email from Mike Day, October 19, 2017

	3. ~~Email from Mike Day~~, ~~October 19~~, 2017		5. Frenzel, Anthony. " 'F.I.S.T.' Director Recalls Dubuque Fit the Role," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 13, 2017, p. 5A

	4. ~~Frenzel~~, ~~Anthony~~. " 'F.I.S.T.~~' Director Recalls~~ Dubuque ~~Fit the Role~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~November 13~~, ~~2017~~, p. 5A		6. McCormick, John. "F.I.S.T. in Los Angeles Lacks Dubuque Hoopla," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 4, 1977, p. 25

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	[[Image:fistbutton.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Kendall C. Day Family Collection]]		[[Image:fistbutton.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Kendall C. Day Family Collection]]
	The disclosure that the film would be made in Dubuque was announced to a select group of local citizens on February 22, 1977. It was announced that the film would have an $8 million budget and be a major project for United Artists. Among the reasons given for the selection of Dubuque was the absence of television antennas that would conflict with the look of the 1930s, the era in which the movie's action was to take place.		The disclosure that the film would be made in Dubuque was announced to a select group of local citizens on February 22, 1977. By February 27th, producers were asking anyone in the area with trucks, semi-trailers, or other vehicles manufactured between 1929 and 1939 to contact them. Plans carried for the vehicles to be rented and insured for two months. Even vehicles that did not operate were wanted for "atmosphere." (1) It was announced that the film would have an $8 million budget and be a major project for United Artists. Among the reasons given for the selection of Dubuque was the absence of television antennas that would conflict with the look of the 1930s, the era in which the movie's action was to take place.

	Filming began on May 9 and continued through June. An army of extras was provided with haircuts of the era, costumes, and props. Portions of the [[CARADCO]] building were fitted with new windows that were purposely smashed during filming and then replaced before the company left town.		Filming began on May 9 and continued through June. An army of extras was provided with haircuts of the era, costumes, and props. Portions of the [[CARADCO]] building were fitted with new windows that were purposely smashed during filming and then replaced before the company left town.
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	[[Image:fistp.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]The last filming took place on July 1st in the basement of [[SACRED HEART CHURCH]]. Seven Dubuque-area residents moved west with the crew of F.I.S.T. John Cahill, Stallone's chauffeur in Dubuque, accompanied the actor on his next Rambo movie.		[[Image:fistp.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]The last filming took place on July 1st in the basement of [[SACRED HEART CHURCH]]. Seven Dubuque-area residents moved west with the crew of F.I.S.T. John Cahill, Stallone's chauffeur in Dubuque, accompanied the actor on his next Rambo movie.

	In February 1978, the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] announced the newest official Dubuque [[CITY DIRECTORY]] contained some unexpected entries. Page 309 listed both John and Anna Kovaks, the fictional characters portrayed by Stallone and co-star Melinda Dillon, and the address of the brick duplex on East 22nd which was used to portray their home. Stallone was listed on page 535 and Dillon was mentioned on page 121. Local 302 Federation of Interstate Truckers Union appeared in the 1977 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed at 406 E. 7th. (1)		In February 1978, the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] announced the newest official Dubuque [[CITY DIRECTORY]] contained some unexpected entries. Page 309 listed both John and Anna Kovaks, the fictional characters portrayed by Stallone and co-star Melinda Dillon, and the address of the brick duplex on East 22nd which was used to portray their home. Stallone was listed on page 535 and Dillon was mentioned on page 121. Local 302 Federation of Interstate Truckers Union appeared in the 1977 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed at 406 E. 7th. (2)

	[[Image:imp196.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Stars in the production of "F.I.S.T." left their foot and handprints in concrete outside of Kalmes restaurant. ]]In October, 2017 while preparing an article on the making of the motion picture, Mike Day of the ''Telegraph Herald'' found the sidewalk panels containing the foot and hand prints of the actors had been removed from in front of Kalmes restaurant. More detective work found the sections of concrete in a maintenance garage belonging to the city. (2)		[[Image:imp196.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Stars in the production of "F.I.S.T." left their foot and handprints in concrete outside of Kalmes restaurant. ]]In October, 2017 while preparing an article on the making of the motion picture, Mike Day of the ''Telegraph Herald'' found the sidewalk panels containing the foot and hand prints of the actors had been removed from in front of Kalmes restaurant. More detective work found the sections of concrete in a maintenance garage belonging to the city. (3)

	Contacted in 2017, Norman Jewison, the director of the movie, recollection that he had to use Sylvester Stallone because of his recent "Rocky" success. Stallone did not like to see his character disappear at the end of the movie--similar to the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa of the Teamsters Union. Joe Eszterhaus, the writer of the screenwriter, and Jewison, however, decided on the ending with trucks all over the United States carrying signs,"Where's Johnny?''(Stallone's character. Jewison also remembered the wonderful setting in Dubuque because they gave the film "reality and believability." (3)		Contacted in 2017, Norman Jewison, the director of the movie, recollection that he had to use Sylvester Stallone because of his recent "Rocky" success. Stallone did not like to see his character disappear at the end of the movie--similar to the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa of the Teamsters Union. Joe Eszterhaus, the writer of the screenwriter, and Jewison, however, decided on the ending with trucks all over the United States carrying signs,"Where's Johnny?''(Stallone's character. Jewison also remembered the wonderful setting in Dubuque because they gave the film "reality and believability." (4)

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	1. ~~Discovered when developing entries for this encyclopedia~~.		1. "Roll 'Em! But Old Wheels Needed," ''Telegraph Herald'', February 25, 1977, p. 1

	2. ~~Email from Mike Day, October 19, 2017~~		2. Discovered when developing entries for this encyclopedia.

	3. Frenzel, Anthony. " 'F.I.S.T.' Director Recalls Dubuque Fit the Role," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 13, 2017, p. 5A		3. Email from Mike Day, October 19, 2017

			4. Frenzel, Anthony. " 'F.I.S.T.' Director Recalls Dubuque Fit the Role," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 13, 2017, p. 5A

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