61* poster
Director Billy Crystal
Writer Hank Steinberg

61*

Tagline: Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?

Release Date: 2001-04-28

Duration: 129 minutes

Synopsis

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?

Casting

  • Bruce McGill
    Ralph Houk
  • Thomas Jane
    Mickey Mantle
  • Bob Gunton
    Dan Topping
  • Michael Nouri
    Joe DiMaggio
  • Anthony Michael Hall
    Whitey Ford
  • Christopher McDonald
    Mel Allen
  • Domenick Lombardozzi
    Moose Skowron
  • Barry Pepper
    Roger Maris
  • Chris Bauer
    Bob Cerv
  • Jennifer Crystal Foley
    Pat Maris ('61)