Backdrop

61*

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?

2001 |2h 9m |  TV Movie, Drama, History

Videos

Cast

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Barry Pepper

Roger Maris

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Thomas Jane

Mickey Mantle

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Anthony Michael Hall

Whitey Ford

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Richard Masur

Milt Kahn

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Bruce McGill

Ralph Houk

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Chris Bauer

Bob Cerv

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Jennifer Crystal Foley

Pat Maris ('61)

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Christopher McDonald

Mel Allen

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Haynes Brooke

Detroit Bartender

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Bob Gunton

Dan Topping

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Donald Moffat

Ford Frick

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Joe Grifasi

Phil Rizzuto

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Peter Jacobson

Artie Green

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Seymour Cassel

Sam Simon

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Robert Joy

Bob Fitschel

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Michael Nouri

Joe DiMaggio

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Domenick Lombardozzi

Moose Skowron

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Bobby Hosea

Elston Howard

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Paul Borghese

Yogi Berra

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Renée Taylor

Claire Ruth

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Pat Crowley

Pat Maris

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Dane Northcutt

Randy Maris

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Charles Esten

Kevin Maris

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Shannah Laumeister Stern

Pretty Young Woman

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Shiva Rose

Toot's Girl

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Mike Carlucci

Memorial Stadium Announcer (voice)

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Sammy Sosa

Self (uncredited)(archived footage)

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Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

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