61* (2001)

ALL 04/28/2001 (en) TV Movie, Drama, History 129 Min
  • Release
    04/28/2001
  • Production
    61* Productions Inc.
  • Rotten tomato
    69%
  • Original title
    61*
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
    -

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?

  1. Billy Crystal

    Director

  2. Story



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  1. Barry Pepper

    Roger Maris

  2. Thomas Jane

    Mickey Mantle

  3. Anthony Michael Hall

    Whitey Ford

  4. Richard Masur

    Milt Kahn

  5. Bruce McGill

    Ralph Houk

  6. Chris Bauer

    Bob Cerv

  7. Jennifer Crystal Foley

    Pat Maris ('61)

  8. Christopher McDonald

    Mel Allen

  9. Haynes Brooke

    Detroit Bartender

  10. Bob Gunton

    Dan Topping

  11. Donald Moffat

    Ford Frick

  12. Joe Grifasi

    Phil Rizzuto

  13. Peter Jacobson

    Artie Green

  14. Seymour Cassel

    Sam Simon

  15. Robert Joy

    Bob Fitschel

  16. Michael Nouri

    Joe DiMaggio

  17. Domenick Lombardozzi

    Moose Skowron

  18. Bobby Hosea

    Elston Howard

  19. Paul Borghese

    Yogi Berra

  20. Renée Taylor

    Claire Ruth

  21. Pat Crowley

    Pat Maris

  22. Dane Northcutt

    Randy Maris

  23. Charles Esten

    Kevin Maris

  24. Shannah Laumeister Stern

    Pretty Young Woman

  25. Shiva Rose

    Toot's Girl

  26. Mike Carlucci

    Memorial Stadium Announcer (voice)

  27. Tony Stef'Ano

    Baseball Fan (uncredited)

  28. Mark McGwire

    Self (uncredited)(archived footage)

  29. Sammy Sosa

    Self (uncredited)(archived footage)

  30. Brynne McNabb

    Susan Maris ('61)

  31. Cameryn McNabb

    Susan Maris ('61)

Full Cast & Crew

Casts : 31 , Crews : 14

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61* (2001) 129 Min

ALL 04/28/2001 (en)
TV Movie, Drama, History
  • Release 04/28/2001
  • Production
    61* Productions Inc.
  • Original title 61*
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

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?

  1. Billy Crystal

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Michael Jablow

    Editor

  4. Robert F. Colesberry

    Producer