61*

61*

TV Movie · 2001 · 2h 9m

Movie

7.0/10 · TMDB

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

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?

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Cast & crew

Barry PepperRoger Maris
Thomas JaneMickey Mantle
Anthony Michael HallWhitey Ford
Richard MasurMilt Kahn
Bruce McGillRalph Houk
Chris BauerBob Cerv
Jennifer Crystal FoleyPat Maris ('61)
Christopher McDonaldMel Allen
Haynes BrookeDetroit Bartender
Bob GuntonDan Topping
Donald MoffatFord Frick
Joe GrifasiPhil Rizzuto
Peter JacobsonArtie Green
Seymour CasselSam Simon
Robert JoyBob Fitschel

Information

Release date
28 April 2001
Director
Billy Crystal
Genres
TV Movie, Drama, History
Runtime
2h 9m
Country of origin
United States

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