61*
Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?
Genres
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?
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
129 min
Release Date
2001-04-28
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
132
Vote Average
7
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
Pat Crowley
Pat Maris
Dane Northcutt
Randy Maris
Charles Esten
Kevin Maris
Shannah Laumeister Stern
Pretty Young Woman
Shiva Rose
Toot's Girl
Mike Carlucci
Memorial Stadium Announcer (voice)
Tony Stef'Ano
Baseball Fan (uncredited)
Mark McGwire
Self (uncredited)(archived footage)
Sammy Sosa
Self (uncredited)(archived footage)
Brynne McNabb
Susan Maris ('61)
Cameryn McNabb
Susan Maris ('61)
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