61*
61*
Release: 2001-04-28
·Runtime: 129m
·★ 7.0
TV Movie
Drama
History
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?
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
61* Productions Inc.
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Barry Pepper
as Roger Maris
Seymour Cassel
as Sam Simon
Pat Crowley
as Pat Maris
Mike Carlucci
as Memorial Stadium Announcer (voice)
Jennifer Crystal Foley
as Pat Maris ('61)
Peter Jacobson
as Artie Green
Robert Joy
as Bob Fitschel
Domenick Lombardozzi
as Moose Skowron
Paul Borghese
as Yogi Berra
Sammy Sosa
as Self (uncredited)(archived footage)
Haynes Brooke
as Detroit Bartender
Joe Grifasi
as Phil Rizzuto
Bruce McGill
as Ralph Houk
Chris Bauer
as Bob Cerv
Donald Moffat
as Ford Frick
Dane Northcutt
as Randy Maris
Thomas Jane
as Mickey Mantle
Christopher McDonald
as Mel Allen
Michael Nouri
as Joe DiMaggio
Bobby Hosea
as Elston Howard
Anthony Michael Hall
as Whitey Ford
Richard Masur
as Milt Kahn
Renée Taylor
as Claire Ruth
Shannah Laumeister Stern
as Pretty Young Woman
Bob Gunton
as Dan Topping
Charles Esten
as Kevin Maris
Shiva Rose
as Toot's Girl