Movie

61*

Released: April 28, 2001 (2001)

Runtime: 129 minutes

Genres: TV Movie, Drama, History

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?

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Bob Gunton as Dan Topping
Age at release: 55
Richard Masur as Milt Kahn
Age at release: 52
Bruce McGill as Ralph Houk
Age at release: 50
Christopher McDonald as Mel Allen
Age at release: 46
Chris Bauer as Bob Cerv
Age at release: 34
Anthony Michael Hall as Whitey Ford
Age at release: 33
Thomas Jane as Mickey Mantle
Age at release: 32
Barry Pepper as Roger Maris
Age at release: 31
Jennifer Crystal Foley as Pat Maris ('61)
Age at release: 28
Haynes Brooke as Detroit Bartender
Age at release: Unknown

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Donald Moffat as Ford Frick
Age at release: 70
Renée Taylor as Claire Ruth
Age at release: 68
Pat Crowley as Pat Maris
Age at release: 67
Seymour Cassel as Sam Simon
Age at release: 66
Joe Grifasi as Phil Rizzuto
Age at release: 56
Michael Nouri as Joe DiMaggio
Age at release: 55
Robert Joy as Bob Fitschel
Age at release: 49
Bobby Hosea as Elston Howard
Age at release: 45
Mark McGwire as Self (uncredited)(archived footage)
Age at release: 37
Peter Jacobson as Artie Green
Age at release: 36
Charles Esten as Kevin Maris
Age at release: 35
Shiva Rose as Toot's Girl
Age at release: 32
Sammy Sosa as Self (uncredited)(archived footage)
Age at release: 32
Shannah Laumeister Stern as Pretty Young Woman
Age at release: 31
Domenick Lombardozzi as Moose Skowron
Age at release: 25
Paul Borghese as Yogi Berra
Age at release: Unknown
Dane Northcutt as Randy Maris
Age at release: Unknown
Mike Carlucci as Memorial Stadium Announcer (voice)
Age at release: Unknown
Brynne McNabb as Susan Maris ('61)
Age at release: Unknown
Cameryn McNabb as Susan Maris ('61)
Age at release: Unknown