61*
Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?
2001-04-28 | 129 minutes
Plot Summary
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
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Barry PepperRoger Maris
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Thomas JaneMickey Mantle
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Anthony Michael HallWhitey Ford
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Richard MasurMilt Kahn
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Bruce McGillRalph Houk
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Chris BauerBob Cerv
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Jennifer Crystal FoleyPat Maris ('61)
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Christopher McDonaldMel Allen
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Haynes BrookeDetroit Bartender
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Bob GuntonDan Topping
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Donald MoffatFord Frick
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Joe GrifasiPhil Rizzuto
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Peter JacobsonArtie Green
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Seymour CasselSam Simon
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Robert JoyBob Fitschel
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Michael NouriJoe DiMaggio
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Domenick LombardozziMoose Skowron
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Bobby HoseaElston Howard
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Paul BorgheseYogi Berra
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Renée TaylorClaire Ruth
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