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61*

2001
7.0 ⭐
2h 9m
TV Movie
Drama
History
"Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?"

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?

Cast & Crew
Barry Pepper
Barry PepperRoger Maris
Thomas Jane
Thomas JaneMickey Mantle
Anthony Michael Hall
Anthony Michael HallWhitey Ford
Richard Masur
Richard MasurMilt Kahn
Bruce McGill
Bruce McGillRalph Houk
Chris Bauer
Chris BauerBob Cerv
Jennifer Crystal Foley
Jennifer Crystal FoleyPat Maris ('61)
Christopher McDonald
Christopher McDonaldMel Allen
Haynes Brooke
Haynes BrookeDetroit Bartender
Bob Gunton
Bob GuntonDan Topping
Donald Moffat
Donald MoffatFord Frick
Joe Grifasi
Joe GrifasiPhil Rizzuto