61*
2001 · Movie · 2h 9m · R
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"Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?"
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?
Ratings
IMDb
7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
86%
Key crew
- Hank SteinbergWriter
- Billy CrystalDirector
- Marc ShaimanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Barry PepperRoger Maris
- Thomas JaneMickey Mantle
- Anthony Michael HallWhitey Ford
- Richard MasurMilt Kahn
- Bruce McGillRalph Houk
- Chris BauerBob Cerv
- Jennifer Crystal FoleyPat Maris ('61)
- Christopher McDonaldMel Allen
- Haynes BrookeDetroit Bartender
- Bob GuntonDan Topping
- Donald MoffatFord Frick
- Joe GrifasiPhil Rizzuto
Stills
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Themes
sportsbaseballhistorical figurebaseball hall of famemajor league baseball (mlb)