61* [videorecording] / HBO Films presents a Face Productions, a Billy Crystal film ; producer, Robert F. Colesberry ; writer, Hank Steinberg ; director, Billy Crystal.
Material type:
FilmPublisher number: 91782 | HBO Home VideoLanguage: engspa Summary language: French Publication details: New York, NY : HBO Home Video, c2001.Edition: Widescreen version, 16:9Description: 1 videodisc (129 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inISBN: - 0783118430
- Sixty one
- Director of photography, Haskell Wexler ; editor, Michael Jablow ; music, Marc Shaiman ; costume designer, Dan Moore ; production designer, Rusty Smith.
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult DVD
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Main Library | DVD | DRAMA 61* | Checked out | 05/07/2024 | 33111009895380 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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 Renee 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, Rovi
Special features include: Animated menus, chapter selections, cast & director bios, Making of 61* featurette, player bios & stats, 1961 home run list, original trailer.
Director of photography, Haskell Wexler ; editor, Michael Jablow ; music, Marc Shaiman ; costume designer, Dan Moore ; production designer, Rusty Smith.
Thomas Jane, Barry Pepper, Richard Masur, Bruce McGill, Chris Bauer, Chris McDonald, Donald Moffat, Anthony Michael Hall.
Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris, one was the Yankees' best loved player 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.
MPAA rating: Not rated.
DVD, English 5.1, English Dolby surround, Spanish stereo.
English or Spanish dialogue; English, French, or Spanish subtitles.