61* (2001)
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Reviews Counted:15
Fresh:12
Rotten:3
Average Rating:6.7/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 8 mins
Genre: Television
Synopsis: Set in New York City in 1961, 61* is a film directed by Billy Crystal for baseball lovers. Zooming in on Yankee players Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle, the film follows these two opposites as they... Set in New York City in 1961, 61* is a film directed by Billy Crystal for baseball lovers. Zooming in on Yankee players Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle, the film follows these two opposites as they attempt to break Babe Ruth's 1927 home run record. In heated competition, the two players each try to score over 60 home runs and set the new world record. While the fans align themselves with one player to be the winner, the players choose the other, igniting the playing field with tension, excitement, and anticipation. [More]
Starring: Barry Pepper, Thomas Jane, Richard Masur, Bruce McGill
Starring: Barry Pepper, Thomas Jane, Richard Masur, Bruce McGill, Chris Bauer, Christopher McDonald, Donald Moffat, Anthony Michael Hall
Director: Billy Crystal
Director: Billy Crystal
Screenwriter: Hank Steinberg
Producer: Robert F. Colesberry
Composer: Marc Shaiman
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Release:
Apr 28, 2009
DVD Features:
- Region 1
- Snap Case
- Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85
- Letterbox - 1.85
Audio:
- Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
- Dolby Digital Stereo - Spanish
- Dolby Surround - English
- Subtitles - English, French, Spanish
Additional Release Material:
- Audio Commentary: Billy Crytal - Director
- Making Of: THE MAKING OF 61*
Text/Photo Galleries:
- Essay: Historical Information on Mantle, Maris, and 61*
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A great baseball movie solidly directed by Billy Crystal. You can tell he's a Yankee fan, but also does not hesitate from showing the warts on some of his idols.
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One of the best telemovies I've ever seen...simply sensational
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Baseball drama from director Billy Crystal has the graceful arc of a well-hit ball. Full Review |
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A superior baseball movie
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Unexpectedly touching (and extremely well-acted) portrait of two baseball legends.
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This film will play much better to die hard baseball fans than it will to non-devotees Full Review |
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