61*

61*

129 mins | Drama, History, TV Movie | April 28, 2001

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?

61*

129 mins | Drama, History, TV Movie | April 28, 2001

61*
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?
IMDb rating 7.7
Producers 61* Productions Inc.
Original title 61*
Directors Billy Crystal
Writers Hank Steinberg

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

Donald Moffat

as Ford Frick

Joe Grifasi

as Phil Rizzuto

Peter Jacobson

as Artie Green

Seymour Cassel

as Sam Simon

Robert Joy

as Bob Fitschel

Michael Nouri

as Joe DiMaggio

Domenick Lombardozzi

as Moose Skowron

Bobby Hosea

as Elston Howard

Paul Borghese

as Yogi Berra

Renée Taylor

as Claire Ruth

Pat Crowley

as Pat Maris

Dane Northcutt

as Randy Maris

Charles Esten

as Kevin Maris

Shannah Laumeister Stern

as Pretty Young Woman

Shiva Rose

as Toot's Girl

Mike Carlucci

as Memorial Stadium Announcer (voice)

Tony Stef'Ano

as Baseball Fan (uncredited)