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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Classical in form, earnest, grave and nostalgic.
- classical in formformally daring
- earnestironic
- gravecomic
- contemporarynostalgic
- effortlessdemanding
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Cast
- Barry PepperRoger Maris
- Thomas JaneMickey Mantle
- Anthony Michael HallWhitey Ford
- Richard MasurMilt Kahn
- Bruce McGillRalph Houk
- Chris BauerBob Cerv
- Jennifer Crystal FoleyPat Maris ('61)
- Christopher McDonaldMel Allen
- Haynes BrookeDetroit Bartender
- Bob GuntonDan Topping
Crew
- Billy CrystalDirector
- Hank SteinbergWriter
- Haskell WexlerDirector of Photography
- Marc ShaimanOriginal Music Composer
- Michael JablowEditor
- Robert F. ColesberryProducer
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