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61*

Actor(s): Barry Pepper, Thomas Jane, Anthony Michael Hall, Richard Masur, Bruce McGill
Director(s): Billy Crystal
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Movie Details

MPAA Rating: NR
Movie Release: 2001
DVD Release: 09/11/2001
Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
Audio Tracks: English, Spanish
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 2 hrs 9 mins
Studio: HBO Home Video
Total Copies: 40
Genres: Drama, Sports Drama

DVD Synopsis

Noted baseball fan Billy Crystal directed this made-for-cable drama set in the summer of 1961, as two of the strongest hitters in the major leagues, Mickey Mantle (Thomas Jane) and Roger Maris (Barry Pepper), find themselves neck and neck in a battle to break Babe Ruth's long-standing record for most home runs in a season. Both men were playing for the New York Yankees at the time, and as the two men came within grasping distance of Ruth's record, their loyalty as friends and teammates was put to the ultimate test. 61 also features Richard Masur, Bruce McGill, Anthony Michael Hall, and Ren�e Taylor; the scenes set in Yankee Stadium were filmed at Michigan's Tiger Stadium, shortly after the Detroit Tigers shuttered the venerable playing field and relocated to a newer facility. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Actors

Barry Pepper - Roger Maris
Thomas Jane - Mickey Mantle
Anthony Michael Hall - Whitey Ford
Richard Masur - Milt Kahn
Bruce McGill - Houk, Ralph

Editorial Review of DVD

Billy Crystal's loving tribute to the record-breaking Yankee season of 1961 comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original broadcast aspect ratio of 1.85:1. Closed-captioned English soundtracks are rendered in both Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital Surround, while a Spanish soundtrack has been recorded in Dolby Digital Stereo. English, Spanish, and French subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include biographies of the cast and crew, as well as Maris and Mantle, a making-of featurette, the original trailer, and a breakdown of the home runs hit by Maris and Mantle during that historical summer. Film and baseball enthusiasts should both find much to enjoy on this DVD release of 61*. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

Member Movie Reviews

EJ N. (FXANM8R) from CAMPBELL, MO wrote on 8/24/2009...

This is a great movie. Berry Pepper and Thomas Jane do an excellent job portraying Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle respectively. The may it starts and ends in modern day during the Sosa and McGwire homerun race make it even more fun to watch. Billy Crystal did an excellent job directing the feature. Very well made.

Calvin D. from UNION GAP, WA wrote on 10/12/2008...

A good 'insiders' look at the 1961 season and the run to the record of 60 home run in a single season. This is the story of Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle and how they each approached the record. A good view if you are a baseball fan.

Julia R. from GERMANTOWN, MD wrote on 9/23/2008...

Even if you care or know nothing about baseball you will enjoy this film.

Gina L. (ginarae3) from ANN ARBOR, MI wrote on 4/8/2008...

very enjoyable. and I don't even like baseball. good acting.