61* [2001 film]

by Billy Crystal (Director)

Other authors: Barry Pepper

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Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris, one was the Yankees' best loved players and the other was their most valuable. 1961 was about to be the summer that no one who loves baseball will ever forget. Both men find that they are approaching Babe Ruth's 1927 single-season 60 home-run record. Facing pressure from the media and the stands, both men know that there is only room for one winner. The fans make their choice, but the people's favorite isn't the favorite to win.… (more)

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Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle race to break Babe Ruth's single-season home run record.
Director: Billy Crystal
Writer: Hank Steinberg
Stars: Barry Pepper, Thomas Jane, Anthony Michael Hall

sduislibrary | May 3, 2016 |

good DP and acting by Tom Jane
First film directed by Crystal, who is a baseball fan. (

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wdjoyner | May 16, 2010 |

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Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris, one was the Yankees' best loved players and the other was their most valuable. 1961 was about to be the summer that no one who loves baseball will ever forget. Both men find that they are approaching Babe Ruth's 1927 single-season 60 home-run record. Facing pressure from the media and the stands, both men know that there is only room for one winner. The fans make their choice, but the people's favorite isn't the favorite to win.

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