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61*

61*

Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?
Apr 28, 20012h 9minUS
6.9
127 votes

Synopsis

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?

Title61*
RealesedApr 28, 2001
WriterHank Steinberg
DirectorBilly Crystal
CountryUnited States of America
Companies61* Productions Inc.
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
Peter Jacobson

Peter Jacobson

Artie Green
Seymour Cassel

Seymour Cassel

Sam Simon
Robert Joy

Robert Joy

Bob Fitschel
Michael Nouri

Michael Nouri

Joe DiMaggio
Domenick Lombardozzi

Domenick Lombardozzi

Moose Skowron
Bobby Hosea

Bobby Hosea

Elston Howard
Paul Borghese

Paul Borghese

Yogi Berra
Renée Taylor

Renée Taylor

Claire Ruth
Pat Crowley

Pat Crowley

Pat Maris
Dane Northcutt

Dane Northcutt

Randy Maris
Charles Esten

Charles Esten

Kevin Maris
Shannah Laumeister Stern

Shannah Laumeister Stern

Pretty Young Woman
Shiva Rose

Shiva Rose

Toot's Girl
Mike Carlucci

Mike Carlucci

Memorial Stadium Announcer (voice)
Tony Stef'Ano

Tony Stef'Ano

Baseball Fan (uncredited)
Mark McGwire

Mark McGwire

Self (uncredited)(archived footage)
Sammy Sosa

Sammy Sosa

Self (uncredited)(archived footage)
Brynne McNabb

Brynne McNabb

Susan Maris ('61)
Cameron McNabb

Cameron McNabb

Susan Maris ('61)
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