Watch 61* (2001) Official Trailer
Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?
7.7 / 10 IMDb April 28, 2001 2h 9m
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
Runtime
2h 9m
Release Date
April 28, 2001
Genre
TV Movie, Drama, History
Status
Released
Rated
TV-MA
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Writers
Awards
Won 2 Primetime Emmys. 4 wins & 26 nominations total
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
Jennifer Crystal Foley
as Pat Maris ('61)
Christopher McDonald
as Mel Allen
Haynes Brooke
as Detroit Bartender
Bob Gunton
as Dan Topping
Donald Moffat
as Ford Frick
Joe Grifasi
as Phil Rizzuto
Peter Jacobson
as Artie Green
Seymour Cassel
as Sam Simon
Robert Joy
as Bob Fitschel
Michael Nouri
as Joe DiMaggio
Domenick Lombardozzi
as Moose Skowron
Bobby Hosea
as Elston Howard
Paul Borghese
as Yogi Berra
Renée Taylor
as Claire Ruth
Production Companies
61* Productions Inc.
61* Official Trailer 2001
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