2001
7.0 (132 votes)
2h 9m
Genres
TV Movie
Drama
History
Production Companies
61* Productions Inc.
61*
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?
Key Crew
Director: Billy Crystal
Writer: Hank Steinberg
Director of Photography: Haskell Wexler
Producer: Robert F. Colesberry
Top Cast
Barry Pepper
Roger Maris
Thomas Jane
Mickey Mantle
Anthony Michael Hall
Whitey Ford
Richard Masur
Milt Kahn
Bruce McGill
Ralph Houk
Chris Bauer
Bob Cerv
Jennifer Crystal Foley
Pat Maris ('61)
Christopher McDonald
Mel Allen
Videos
61* trailer
