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61*

61* (2001)

2h 9m | PG-13

⭐ 6.966 / 10

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?

Director: Billy Crystal

Studio: 61* Productions Inc.

Genre: TV Movie, Drama, History

Video: 720p

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Cast

Barry Pepper

Barry Pepper

as Roger Maris

Thomas Jane

Thomas Jane

as Mickey Mantle

Anthony Michael Hall

Anthony Michael Hall

as Whitey Ford

Richard Masur

Richard Masur

as Milt Kahn

Bruce McGill

Bruce McGill

as Ralph Houk

Chris Bauer

Chris Bauer

as Bob Cerv