61*
★ 7.0·2001·2h 9min·Drama, History, and TV Movie
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?
- Director
- Billy Crystal
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released (Apr 28, 2001)
Where to watch
- With a subscription
- Buy or rent
Cast
31 people
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
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Peter JacobsonArtie Green
Seymour CasselSam Simon
Robert JoyBob Fitschel
Michael NouriJoe DiMaggio
Domenick LombardozziMoose Skowron
Bobby HoseaElston Howard
Paul BorgheseYogi Berra
Renée TaylorClaire Ruth
Pat CrowleyPat Maris
Dane NorthcuttRandy Maris
Charles EstenKevin Maris
Shannah Laumeister SternPretty Young Woman
Shiva RoseToot's Girl
Mike CarlucciMemorial Stadium Announcer (voice)- MMMark McGwireSelf (uncredited)(archived footage)
Sammy SosaSelf (uncredited)(archived footage)- BMBrynne McNabbSusan Maris ('61)
- CMCameryn McNabbSusan Maris ('61)
- RGRichard GoteriDetroit Fan (uncredited)
