61*
“Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?”
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?
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| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
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About 61*
61* is a 2001 English-language tv movie, drama and history film directed by Billy Crystal. The cast is led by Barry Pepper, Thomas Jane, Anthony Michael Hall. It has a runtime of 2h 9m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
61* was produced by 61* Productions Inc. and made in United States of America. It was released on April 28, 2001, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Billy Crystal
- Writers
- Hank Steinberg
- Release date
- April 28, 2001
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- 61* Productions Inc.
61* cast & crew
61* was directed by Billy Crystal and written by Hank Steinberg.
The cast features 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, and Chris Bauer as Bob Cerv.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marc Shaiman, cinematography is by Haskell Wexler, and it was produced by Robert F. Colesberry and Billy Crystal.
Is 61* worth watching?
61* holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 147 ratings, a solidly received tv movie films.
At 2h 9m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy tv movie, drama, and history, 61* is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch 61*
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Cast of 61*
Barry Pepper
Roger Maris
Thomas Jane
Mickey Mantle
Anthony Michael Hall
Whitey Ford
Richard Masur
Milt Kahn
Bruce McGill
Ralph Houk
Chris Bauer
Bob Cerv
Jennifer Crystal Foley
Pat Maris ('61)
Christopher McDonald
Mel Allen
Haynes Brooke
Detroit Bartender
Bob Gunton
Dan Topping
Donald Moffat
Ford Frick
Joe Grifasi
Phil Rizzuto
61* — FAQs
▸Where can I watch 61* in United States?
61* is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is 61* on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — 61* is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is 61* in?
61* is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is 61*?
61* runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
▸What is 61* rated?
61* is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 147 ratings.
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