61* poster

61*

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

Description: 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?

Genres: TV Movie, Drama, History

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Budget: $0 | Revenue : $0

Runtime: 129 minutes

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Barry Pepper

Played Roger Maris

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Thomas Jane

Played Mickey Mantle

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Anthony Michael Hall

Played Whitey Ford

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Richard Masur

Played Milt Kahn

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Bruce McGill

Played Ralph Houk

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Chris Bauer

Played Bob Cerv

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Jennifer Crystal Foley

Played Pat Maris ('61)

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Christopher McDonald

Played Mel Allen

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Haynes Brooke

Played Detroit Bartender

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Bob Gunton

Played Dan Topping

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Donald Moffat

Played Ford Frick

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Joe Grifasi

Played Phil Rizzuto

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Peter Jacobson

Played Artie Green

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Seymour Cassel

Played Sam Simon

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Robert Joy

Played Bob Fitschel

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Michael Nouri

Played Joe DiMaggio

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Domenick Lombardozzi

Played Moose Skowron

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Bobby Hosea

Played Elston Howard

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Paul Borghese

Played Yogi Berra

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Renée Taylor

Played Claire Ruth

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Pat Crowley

Played Pat Maris

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Dane Northcutt

Played Randy Maris

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Charles Esten

Played Kevin Maris

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Shannah Laumeister Stern

Played Pretty Young Woman

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Shiva Rose

Played Toot's Girl

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Mike Carlucci

Played Memorial Stadium Announcer (voice)

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Tony Stef'Ano

Played Baseball Fan (uncredited)

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Mark McGwire

Played Self (uncredited)(archived footage)

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Sammy Sosa

Played Self (uncredited)(archived footage)

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Brynne McNabb

Played Susan Maris ('61)

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Cameryn McNabb

Played Susan Maris ('61)

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