61* (2001)

7.0/10 129 min TV Movie Drama History

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

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

Haynes Brooke

Detroit Bartender

Bob Gunton

Dan Topping

Donald Moffat

Ford Frick

Joe Grifasi

Phil Rizzuto

Peter Jacobson

Artie Green

Seymour Cassel

Sam Simon

Robert Joy

Bob Fitschel

Michael Nouri

Joe DiMaggio

Domenick Lombardozzi

Moose Skowron

Bobby Hosea

Elston Howard

Paul Borghese

Yogi Berra

Renée Taylor

Claire Ruth

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