TV Movie ·Drama ·History · United States of America · 2001 · 2h 9m

61*

61* poster
Director
Billy Crystal
Cast
Barry Pepper as Roger Maris Thomas Jane as Mickey Mantle Anthony Michael Hall as Whitey Ford Richard Masur as Milt Kahn Bruce McGill as Ralph Houk Chris Bauer as Bob Cerv
Crew
Haskell Wexler — Director of Photography Michael Jablow — Editor Marc Shaiman — Original Music Composer Hank Steinberg — Writer Robert F. Colesberry — Producer Rusty Smith — Production Design
Tagline

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

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?

Trailer 61* — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
sportsbaseballhistorical figurebaseball hall of famemajor league baseball (mlb)
Key Collaborators
Billy Crystal Director Haskell Wexler Director of Photography Michael Jablow Editor Marc Shaiman Original Music Composer Hank Steinberg Writer Robert F. Colesberry Producer Rusty Smith Production Design Dan Moore Costume Design
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