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A Balasaur Score of 78 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 86%. Scores higher than 94% of the 465 2000s made-for-tv movies in this catalog. Streaming on Max.
Synopsis
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
IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes86%
152 audience votes
Key crew
- Billy CrystalDirector
- Hank SteinbergWriter
- 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
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Themes
The Best Movies of 2001
61* is #28 of 60
