61*

61* (2001)

7.0 129 min Movie
TV MovieDramaHistory

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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Cast

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

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