Movie·2001·2h 9m
61*
Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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?
Written By
Hank Steinberg
Producer
Billy Crystal, Robert F. Colesberry
Cinematography
Haskell Wexler
Music
Marc Shaiman
Editor
Michael Jablow
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
146 votes
Where to watch
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// cast
Cast
Barry Pepper
Roger Maris
Thomas Jane
Mickey Mantle
Anthony Michael Hall
Whitey Ford
Richard Masur
Milt Kahn
Bruce McGill
Ralph Houk
Chris Bauer
Bob Cerv
Jennifer Crystal Foley
Pat Maris ('61)
Christopher McDonald
Mel Allen
Haynes Brooke
Detroit Bartender
Bob Gunton
Dan Topping
Donald Moffat
Ford Frick
Joe Grifasi
Phil Rizzuto
Peter Jacobson
Artie Green
Seymour Cassel
Sam Simon
Robert Joy
Bob Fitschel
Michael Nouri
Joe DiMaggio
Domenick Lombardozzi
Moose Skowron
Bobby Hosea
Elston Howard
// crew
Crew
Hank Steinberg
Writer
Billy Crystal
Director, Executive Producer
Haskell Wexler
Director of Photography
Michael Jablow
Editor
Marc Shaiman
Original Music Composer
Robert F. Colesberry
Producer
Ross Greenburg
Executive Producer
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