61*
movie
Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?
Released April 28, 2001
Overview
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?
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
Crew
Hank Steinberg
as
Writer
Billy Crystal
as
Director
Haskell Wexler
as
Director of Photography
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Carl S. Griffin
as
Line Producer
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Michael Jablow
as
Editor
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Rusty Smith
as
Production Design
Marc Shaiman
as
Original Music Composer
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Anne D. McCulley
as
Set Decoration
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Dan Moore
as
Costume Design
Billy Crystal
as
Executive Producer
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Denise Hudson
as
Art Direction
Robert F. Colesberry
as
Producer