61* (2001)

61* (2001)

Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero? 2001-04-28 United States of America 129 Min. PG-13
6.949 127 votes

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?

Cast

Barry Pepper is Roger Maris
Roger Maris
Thomas Jane is Mickey Mantle
Mickey Mantle
Richard Masur is Milt Kahn
Milt Kahn
Bruce McGill is Ralph Houk
Ralph Houk
Chris Bauer is Bob Cerv
Bob Cerv
Jennifer Crystal Foley is Pat Maris ('61)
Pat Maris ('61)
Haynes Brooke is Detroit Bartender
Detroit Bartender
Bob Gunton is Dan Topping
Dan Topping
Donald Moffat is Ford Frick
Ford Frick
Joe Grifasi is Phil Rizzuto
Phil Rizzuto