

61*
"Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?"
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?
Movie Details
Languages
English
Studio
61* Productions Inc.
Key Crew

Billy Crystal
Director

Hank Steinberg
Writer

Robert F. Colesberry
Producer

Billy Crystal
Executive Producer

Ross Greenburg
Executive Producer
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