61*

6.95

129 minutes

4/28/2001

Overview

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 List

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
Peter Jacobson
as Artie Green
Seymour Cassel
as Sam Simon
Robert Joy
as Bob Fitschel
Michael Nouri
as Joe DiMaggio
Domenick Lombardozzi
as Moose Skowron
Bobby Hosea
as Elston Howard
Paul Borghese
as Yogi Berra
Renée Taylor
as Claire Ruth
Pat Crowley
as Pat Maris
Dane Northcutt
as Randy Maris
Charles Esten
as Kevin Maris
Shannah Laumeister Stern
as Pretty Young Woman
Shiva Rose
as Toot's Girl
Mike Carlucci
as Memorial Stadium Announcer (voice)
Tony Stef'Ano
as Baseball Fan (uncredited)
Mark McGwire
as Self (uncredited)(archived footage)
Sammy Sosa
as Self (uncredited)(archived footage)
Brynne McNabb
as Susan Maris ('61)
Cameryn McNabb
as Susan Maris ('61)