61*

61* (2001)

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

TV Movie Drama History

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?

star 6.9 7.7 86%
  • Release Date: 2001-04-28
  • Runtime: 2h 9min
  • Director: Billy Crystal

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    • Trailer

    Cast

    • 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

    • Peter Jacobson

      Artie Green

    • Seymour Cassel

      Sam Simon

    • Robert Joy

      Bob Fitschel

    • Michael Nouri

      Joe DiMaggio

    • Domenick Lombardozzi

      Moose Skowron

    • Bobby Hosea

      Elston Howard

    • Paul Borghese

      Yogi Berra

    • Renée Taylor

      Claire Ruth

    • Pat Crowley

      Pat Maris

    • Dane Northcutt

      Randy Maris

    • Charles Esten

      Kevin Maris

    • Shannah Laumeister Stern

      Pretty Young Woman

    • Shiva Rose

      Toot's Girl

    • Mike Carlucci

      Memorial Stadium Announcer (voice)

    • Tony Stef'Ano

      Baseball Fan (uncredited)

    • Mark McGwire

      Self (uncredited)(archived footage)

    • Sammy Sosa

      Self (uncredited)(archived footage)

    • Brynne McNabb

      Susan Maris ('61)

    • Cameryn McNabb

      Susan Maris ('61)

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