61*

61* (2001)

Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?

In 1961, Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle played for the New York Yankees. One, Mantle, was universally loved, while the other, Maris, was universally hated. Both men started off with a bang, and both were nearing Babe Ruth's 60 home run record. Which man would reach it?

Date of release
2001-04-28
TMDB
7.0 / 10 (152)
Runtime
2h 9m
Genres
TV Movie, Drama, History
Director
Billy Crystal

Casting

  • Barry Pepper — Roger Maris
  • Thomas Jane — Mickey Mantle
  • Anthony Michael Hall — Whitey Ford
  • Richard Masur — Milt Kahn
  • Bruce McGill — Ralph Houk
  • Chris Bauer — Bob Cerv
  • Jennifer Crystal Foley — Pat Maris ('61)
  • Christopher McDonald — Mel Allen
  • Haynes Brooke — Detroit Bartender
  • Bob Gunton — Dan Topping
  • Donald Moffat — Ford Frick
  • Joe Grifasi — Phil Rizzuto

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