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61* is a 2001 American sports drama television film directed by Billy Crystal and written by Hank Steinberg. It stars Barry Pepper as Roger Maris and Thomas Jane as Mickey Mantle on their quest to break Babe Ruth's 1927 single-season home run record of 60 during the 1961 season of the New York Yankees. The film first aired on HBO on April 28, 2001.
Apr 28, 2001 · 61*: Directed by Billy Crystal. With Barry Pepper, Thomas Jane, Anthony Michael Hall, Richard Masur. Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle race to break Babe Ruth's single-season home run record.
Trivia. IMDbPro. All topics. Plot. 61* Summaries. Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle race to break Babe Ruth 's single-season home run record. Aiming for one of the most famed records in sports history, a pair of very different baseball players hit home runs at an impressive rate.
Roger Maris (Barry Pepper), a reserved sort, is much less popular than his hard-partying New York Yankee teammate Mickey Mantle (Thomas Jane), the player who many observers think will be the one...
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Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris chase Babe Ruth's home run record during the Yankees magical 1961 season in this acclaimed baseball drama. Watch 61* online at HBO.com. Stream on any device any time. Explore cast information, synopsis and more.
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61* Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris chase Babe Ruth's home-run record during the Yankees magical 1961 season in this acclaimed baseball drama.
