61* (2001)

Name: 61*
Genre: TV Movie, Drama, History
Released: 2001-04-28
Duration: 129 min
Cast: Barry Pepper, Thomas Jane, Anthony Michael Hall, Richard Masur, Bruce McGill

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?

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Released 2001-04-28 · 129 min · Drama, History

Directed by Billy Crystal

Cast

Barry Pepper as Roger Maris
Thomas Jane as Mickey Mantle
Anthony Michael Hall as Whitey Ford
Richard Masur as Milt Kahn
Bruce McGill as Ralph Houk
Chris Bauer as Bob Cerv
Jennifer Crystal Foley as Pat Maris ('61)
Christopher McDonald as Mel Allen
Haynes Brooke as Detroit Bartender
Bob Gunton as Dan Topping
Donald Moffat as Ford Frick
Joe Grifasi as Phil Rizzuto
Peter Jacobson as Artie Green
Seymour Cassel as Sam Simon
Robert Joy as Bob Fitschel