61* (2001)

Synopsis: Set in New York City in 1961, 61* is a film directed by Billy Crystal for baseball lovers. Zooming in on Yankee players Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle, the film follows these two opposites as they... Set in New York City in 1961, 61* is a film directed by Billy Crystal for baseball lovers. Zooming in on Yankee players Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle, the film follows these two opposites as they attempt to break Babe Ruth's 1927 home run record. In heated competition, the two players each try to score over 60 home runs and set the new world record. While the fans align themselves with one player to be the winner, the players choose the other, igniting the playing field with tension, excitement, and anticipation. [More]

Starring: Barry Pepper, Thomas Jane, Richard Masur, Bruce McGill

Starring: Barry Pepper, Thomas Jane, Richard Masur, Bruce McGill, Chris Bauer, Christopher McDonald, Donald Moffat, Anthony Michael Hall

Director: Billy Crystal

Director: Billy Crystal
Screenwriter: Hank Steinberg
Producer: Robert F. Colesberry
Composer: Marc Shaiman

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