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61*

61*

2001 2h 9m · TV Movie, Drama, History · ★ 7.0

61*

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?

Director Billy Crystal

Writer Hank Steinberg

Top Billed 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

Peter Jacobson

Peter Jacobson

Artie Green

Seymour Cassel

Seymour Cassel

Sam Simon

Robert Joy

Robert Joy

Bob Fitschel

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