Movie
61*
Overview
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?
Details
- Release date
- 2001-04-28
- Runtime
- 129 min
- Genres
- TV Movie, Drama, History
- Status
- Released
- Production
- 61* Productions Inc.
- Country
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
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
Crew
- Billy Crystal - Director
- Hank Steinberg - Writer
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