61* (2001)
61* is a 2001 tv movie movie directed by Billy Crystal, with a running time of 2h 9m. It stars Barry Pepper, Thomas Jane and Anthony Michael Hall.
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?
Where to watch 61*
Stream: HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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