61*(2001)
Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?
61* 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?
61* (2001) is a tv movie, drama and history film directed by Billy Crystal, released on April 28, 2001 with a runtime of 2h 9m. It stars Barry Pepper, Thomas Jane, Anthony Michael Hall and Richard Masur. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 152 ratings.
- Director:
- Billy Crystal
- Writers:
- Hank Steinberg
- Producers:
- Robert F. Colesberry
- Cinematographer:
- Haskell Wexler
- Composer:
- Marc Shaiman
- Production:
- 61* Productions Inc.
- Status:
- Released
61* (2001) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for 61* before you stream it.
61* Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Billy Crystal, written by Hank Steinberg, produced by Robert F. Colesberry.
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61* Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 152 ratings.
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61* – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 61* online?
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61* (2001) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in 61*?
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The main cast of 61* (2001) includes Barry Pepper, Thomas Jane, Anthony Michael Hall, Richard Masur and Bruce McGill. The film was directed by Billy Crystal. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was 61* released?
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61* was released on April 28, 2001 and runs for 2h 9m.
Is 61* worth watching?
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61* (2001) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 152 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for 61*?
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Yes. The official 61* trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.