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61* 2001 Directed by Billy Crystal

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

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?

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Drama , History , TV Movie
Production Company 61* Productions Inc.
Release Date 28 April 2001
129 mins
Cast
Barry Pepper Roger Maris
Thomas Jane Mickey Mantle
Richard Masur Milt Kahn
Bruce McGill Ralph Houk
Chris Bauer Bob Cerv
Jennifer Crystal Foley Pat Maris ('61)
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)
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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