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61*

Name: 61*
Director: Billy Crystal
Genre: TV Movie, Drama, History
Released: 2001
Rating: 7
Cast: Barry Pepper, Thomas Jane, Anthony Michael Hall, Richard Masur, Bruce McGill

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?

2001 · Directed by Billy Crystal · 129 min · TV Movie · Drama · History · 8 frames

Tagline

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

Crew

Written by: Hank Steinberg
Cinematography: Haskell Wexler
Edited by: Michael Jablow
Music: Marc Shaiman
Production design: Rusty Smith
Produced by: Robert F. Colesberry

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

Production

Country: United States of America
Language: English
Studios: 61* Productions Inc.
Themes: sports, baseball, historical figure, baseball hall of fame, major league baseball (mlb)

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